“Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!’ ” (Mark 9:7).

The same incidence took place right after Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. It is God’s will for us to experience His great love within the weak body of Jesus.

When Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gesthemane, His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground, indicating that He was not in form anymore. The three disciples – the same disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration – amazingly fell asleep.

They fell asleep because they were exhausted, and also because they were afraid to see Jesus’ distressed face.

Jesus is with us all the time – during our times of glory and times of suffering. Although we may not see His dazzling glory often, we should always remember Jesus’ comforting words in our hearts: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”