Scripture: After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. —Matthew 17:1-5 Devotional: It's clear when reading this scripture that Jesus is being affirmed for those around him. God is showing and naming the greats that have come before to lead God's people, and now, God is affirming Jesus as one who is sent by God as a “Savior” or “Reconciler.” While this affirmation was a sign to those around Jesus, I can imagine it was also confirmation for Jesus, himself. Can you imagine the anxiety Jesus was facing? Can you imagine the responsibility that Jesus had, one who would do so much on earth and then be asked to die? We often speak about Jesus as if he was always sure, as if he was always confident, and as if he always knew the answers. The truth is, Jesus was journeying through his insecurities and uncertainties, and had to continue even when he felt God had “forsaken him.” You can doubt, You can complain, you can question, but you CAN'T GIVE UP! God is so gracious, that God would continue to affirm Jesus, knowing his heart, his frailties, and his strength. This place we are in scripturally is called the Mount of Transfiguration (Christ's appearance in radiant glory to three of his disciples). Much like God's doing for Jesus, may God show forth your radiance in this time of centering, praying, and fasting. May God show you your worth, and affirm that you to are “Beloved,” one in whom God is well pleased! You have been made for the journey. You can complain, be afraid, and question. But you can't Give up! God has called you each to whatever “IT” is and you are WELL EQUIPPED! Prayer/Reflection: Today, hold this mantra in your heart and continue to repeat it, as truth! Mantra: I am God's beloved, I am well equipped to do God's work in the earth!