“Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves.” Matthew 17.1

Six days after what?

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16.13-14

An answer was given within a question: He was the Son. However, in the eyes of many people and some of the disciples, He was just another servant, like John, Moses and Elijah.

The climb to the top of Mount Hermon, six days later, was so that those who were intimate with Him could see that He was the Son.

Servants have certain rights and children have other rights.

“And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever.” John 8.35

Usually, when a servant has a good master, their basic needs are met. Unfortunately, many people have lived like this in the Church, having their basic needs met. We have the example of the prodigal son: after he left his father’s house and lived in poverty, he came to his senses and thought about what his life was like when he was at home with his father. But he found himself without the right to do so and wished he could at least have the life of a servant. In other words, he wished he had the basics, such as bread, as it is stated in Luke 15.17.

But, when he returned, that’s not what happened because he was not a servant, he was his father’s son and his father transfigured him. Because he was barefoot, he received sandals. He removed his old clothes and gave him new clothes. Though he had been humiliated, he received a ring of honor.

Enough of having the life of a servant!

In order for this to happen, we must be aware that we must sacrifice. This is why, while in Egypt, God called the people of Israel ‘His son’:

“Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Israel is My son, My firstborn.” Exodus 4.22

Even though God considered them His children, they were only set free from bondage (servant) after they sacrificed:

“Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, (…) every man shall take for himself a lamb… (…) Your lamb shall be without blemish… (…) Now you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month…” Exodus 12.3,5,6

God bless you.