Matthew 17:1-8 recorded Jesus’ transfiguration. He had taken Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain by themselves. Read these words carefully. Verse 2 says, “And He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.”

The three saw Jesus as they had never seen Him before. Then a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud. Verse 6 says, “And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.”

Verse 7-8 says, “But Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and do not be afraid. When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.”

What do you see when you look at your circumstances? Do you get overwhelmed by the magnitude of your trial? Does what you hear others say cause fear to come into your heart? The Lord is Present. Ask Him to touch you, so that you see Jesus only.