The term “mysticism” is looked on with great suspicion by many Christians. To suggest that mystical experiences can be found within the gospels is often viewed as heresy. It is unfortunate that Christians have allowed this term to be corrupted by other belief systems to the point where it is practically unusable within Christian circles. At its most basic level the term “mysticism” means to have immediate consciousness of the transcendent or ultimate reality of God. Given this definition, and without the term “Mysticism” attached, most Christians could easily see that it is applicable to a Christian context.

The gospels are full of mystical moments; moments when one of the characters has a sudden glimpse of the reality of God. These moments may be as mundane as a time of praying in solitude, or as exciting as a demon pronouncing Jesus to be “Son of the Most High God.” If time is taken to explore the mystical moments in the gospels, it can make it easier for each Christian to recognize the mystical moments that may come in his or her life.

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