Highs and lows are what make life life. Right now, there are couples being wed, kids graduating from high school, and babies learning to walk for the first time. There are many that are experiencing the mountain tops of life, and at the same time, there is still an immeasurable amount of hunger, strife and violence prevalent all over this world. Most of us realize that although life is beautiful, things won’t always work out the way we wish. Although sometimes we can’t help but experience disappointment, Jesus knows the full picture. Jesus was always aware that there was a bigger battle, a larger narrative at hand for which he was ready to sacrifice everything. Life, every single life, was at stake in his choice of the cross. So, what did Jesus do? He gave his inner circle a deeper revelation of his glory through his transfiguration. A teachable moment. A signal saying, death will not win. Maybe you can relate to facing let downs with your career, with others, and even with where life has you now. Know that all of your disappointments do not compare to God’s plan for your life. All the law and the prophets testify to the enduring strength of the word of God. As it did then, so let it be in your life today.

Unmet expectations are opportunities for divine revelations.

1. Transfiguration

It was fitting that atop a mountain peak Jesus gave his inner circle a glimpse of glory. While at that moment in time, Jesus held the most acclaim in his ministry, he revealed to three chosen disciples that his purpose was not popularity but instead, to fulfill all the promises of God’s word.

2. Only Jesus

After the disciples were surrounded by the cloud, only Jesus is standing there because everything we are looking for is simply found in him. He's all we need. He is glowing because he is the very glory of God! God’s affirmation of his Son Jesus has never changed.

Mountaintops don’t last forever, and neither do the valleys. It’s through the ups and downs that God transforms us. The high of the transfiguration was a symbol of God’s divinity and confirmation that death was defeated. The disciples gained a glimpse of God’s glory. Similarly, we can open our eyes to the signs, wonders, and miracles God performs even in our valleys. The truth is, because he conquered death, our disappointments are never the end of the story. His dreams for us override any of our failures. Without us deserving the honor, he is the God who says he is well pleased with us.