The moon is a fitting metaphor to describe our lives asfollowers of God in the way of Jesus. On its own, the moon has no internalsource of light. It is not a star but rather a celestial body that reflects thelight of the sun at night. In essence, the moon is a giant mirror ball,bouncing the light of the sun towards the earth, providing a pathway in thedarkness of earthʼs night. Is our mandate as children of God who share Hislight with each other not to do the very same thing, bathing our world in thecleansing beauty of His Light? Notes:YouTube SongLinksSong of Introduction: “The Transfiguration” by Sufjan Stevens (From the 2004 album “Seven Swans”)Song of Reflection: “Transfiguration” by Hillsong Worship (From the 2015 album “Open Heaven/River Wild)Scripture forthe Season of EpiphanyMatthew Men,” Children of God Storybook Bible by Archbishop Desmond Tutu)Mark 1:2-11 (From The Voice Reader’s Bible)BooksExcerpted in Epiphany PodcastThe Liturgical Year by Joan Chittester (Ch. 14, “Christmastide: The Fullnessof Time,” pp. 93-94)A Leaf Can Be… by Laura Purdie SalasSpiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun (“The Discipline of Witness,” pp.159-161)To Dive DeeperSubscribe to the “3RDPLACEZA” podcast: on iTunes ZA, via the Podbean app(available on iPhone/Android), or stream online at  3rdplace.co.za/listen.Chris Kamalski, Visual/Audio Liturgist: Follow him @chriskamalski on Instagram / Twitter.3rd Place Church: Follow our faith community @3rd_place on Instagram / Twitter.HillsongUnited’srecent album “Empires” is incredible. Lyricsfrom “Empires” (Track 9) are the inspiration for our liturgical yeartheme. Support their work!