In today's scripture, we can surmise that the kingdom of God is so magnificent and beautiful beyond our imagination that we could forget everything. However, the glory of God experienced in that moment, the place Peter tasted, is not where they should dwell forever.
That place is where they must descend to, where they were disciples tasked to descend the mountain and spread the gospel on this earth. Now, the place where we, the Holy People of God, should live is not on that mountain, not in the heavens, not within the church, but here on this earth, in this world.
It is about serving as salt and light in the world, not about becoming salt and light among ourselves within the church. We should strive to be Holy People of God who seek to bring change starting from our surroundings, with the intention of fulfilling our role as salt and light in the world.
Excerpt from the sermon by Deacon 김상호, Mar 20, 2024.
Mar 9:2-13