Getting Glimpses [Last Epiphany B]
The Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Mark 9:2-9 Getting Glimpses There is something about this story that is so difficult to discuss – as if the light were still so bright, as to be unapproachable. And like Peter, I find myself wanting more – more time, more detail, more ascribed meaning. Because as it is it seems a surprisingly small event – especially given the magnitude. Jesus invited only three. He had twelve disciples of course but nine were not there; he had other followers too – the ones who come and go as the story unfolds; they were not invited either. And it would seem that were he concerned with making converts or winning disciples, this mountaintop experience that we call the Transfiguration, could be useful. Certainly no such event would be wasted on such a small audience today – if not a public event at least an opportunity to self-promote on social media. But as it is, Jesus hikes up the mountain with just three of ...