The Transfirguration - It Ain't Over Till It's Over

"were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem." Luke 9:31 Only Luke gives us insight into what Moses and Elijah were talking about. His departure would be the cross and its seeming defeat. The cross and its seeming failure. The cross and the appearance of unfinished business. A Messiah who did not bring peace, elevate Israel, and reign as a King from Jerusalem. Moses and Elijah are perfect for this job. Moses who had the unfinished business of not being allowed to enter the promised land. Elijah who was taken to heaven at a time when Ahab and Jezebel were still ruling and reigning and when some things that he was supposed to see accomplished were undone and left for Elisha to perform. So there is hope when we do not see the results we had hoped for. There is hope when this life goes not at all go as planned. There is hope when a cross appears and looms so large you cannot see beyond it. Life triumphs. His Life is eternal. Mercy triumphs over judgment. There is hope.