'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

'Tis Good, Lord, to be here!
Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments like the sun, shine with unborrowed light.

Transfiguration Sunday - our once a year visit to the mountaintop as Jesus steps into the path that will lead him to Calvary's hill. He takes a few disciples and together they experience being in the presence and glory of God. But what has that to do with us? It is affirmation of God's divine will and purpose; it is preparation to face what lies ahead; it is a celebration of our God who comes close to us.

And do not think that God no longer meets people on that mountaintop. In the last speech given by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, shortly before his assassination he spoke of going to the mountaintop and seeing the glory of the coming of The Lord. God affirmed Dr King's purpose; God prepared Dr King for what lay ahead, and Dr King celebrated his up close and personal encounter with God.

Have you had such an experience with God? If so you know the sweetness of being in God's presence. If not, join us Sunday and step into a path that will lead your heart to say, 'Tis good, Lord, to be here. I don't know about you, but when we get to the end of worship that's exactly what my heart sings. Come sing and pray and worship with us at 10:45am. You belong at Cornerstone!

Rev Sandy, Pastor