The Nagaland Post has highlighted a reflection by Oswald Chambers that describes the fleeting nature of spiritual exaltation. In the opening, Chambers cites Mark 9:2—“Jesus…leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves”—to illustrate the brief moments believers experience when they see the world from God’s perspective.
Chambers observes that many people wish to remain in those elevated states, but the true measure of spiritual maturity lies in the ability to descend. He argues that a person who can only rise but cannot return to the ordinary world is missing the point. The mount is a place of inspiration, but humans are designed for the valley, where everyday challenges test their character.
He warns against spiritual selfishness that seeks to turn every divine encounter into a lesson or a source of pride. According to Chambers, the mountain is not meant to teach; it is meant to transform. Asking “What is the use of it?” traps believers in a calculation that spiritual matters cannot satisfy.
Ultimately, the reflection emphasizes that moments of exaltation are rare and purposeful. They are intended to prepare believers to lift others from their struggles, rather than to elevate themselves alone. The message urges readers to use such experiences within God’s broader plan, rather than to cling to them as the sole source of meaning.
