See the Glory & Don’t Forget It in the Valley | Mark 9:1-8

The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller

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Our text today is Mark 9:1-8:

And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”

And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. — Mark 9:1-8

It’s a moment unlike any other in this Gospel. Jesus pulls back the veil—and his divine glory blazes through.

What the disciples had only suspected is confirmed in a flash of radiant light. Jesus isn’t just a miracle worker. Not just a teacher. He is the Son of God—radiant, majestic, holy.

And then—Elijah and Moses appear. Not random guests. These are the heavyweights of Jewish faith. The Law and the Prophets. Standing beside Jesus. Talking with him.

This isn’t a vision. It’s a moment of divine convergence. The past, the present, and the future collide—and Jesus stands at the center. The fulfillment of it all.

Then the Father speaks: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”

Jesus isn’t just someone to admire. Or quote. Or keep around for inspiration. He’s the One to obey. The One who defines truth. The One who has no equal.

And yet… Peter wants to stay. To build tents. To freeze the moment.

But glory isn’t meant to be captured—it’s meant to carry you. And soon, they’re walking back down the mountain. Into the crowd. Into the chaos. Into the cross.

Jesus gave them a glimpse of his glory to sustain them through the valley.

He still does that today.

Not every day is a mountaintop. Most days are messy. Full of struggle, grief, temptation, and doubt. But if you've seen his glory—through his Word, through worship, through answered prayer—cling to that.

Because…

Jesus gives us glimpses of his glory to remind us that he is faithful. Not just on the mountain—but in the mess. Not just in the light—but in the dark. Not just in triumph—but in trouble.

So hold on to what he showed you on the mountain—because when you can’t see him in the valley, you’ll need to remember what you saw in the light.

Let what you saw up there sustain you down here.

#GloryOfJesus, #FaithInTheValley, #Mark9

ASK THIS:

When have you experienced a “mountaintop” moment with God? What’s one truth from that moment you need to remember today? Why do we often forget God's glory when we’re in the valley? How can you hold onto what God has shown you? DO THIS: Reflect on a time when God revealed himself to you clearly. Write it down. Revisit it often.

PRAY THIS: Jesus, remind me of your glory when I’m in the valley. Help me trust what I saw in the light when I walk through the dark. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Highlands (Song Of Ascent).