When God Says …
“But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.” (Luke 9:32-34 KJV).
We can identify with Peter, can't we? Speaking without thinking, just like a person with a flesh. Here he is waking up from sleep and see a one-time world event ever that no one is prepared how to react. For sure, he does not know what to do or say. I would not know too. It’s overwhelming to see renown personalities you heard from stories of old passed on from ancestors, from generation to generation. Stories that you yourself is certain to tell your children. Now, here you see them!
Seeing Moses and Elijah for sure is an astounding moment for Peter, James and John. Knowing the impulse of Peter, humility and awe would have suggested that he remain silent and take his cue from the Lord Jesus Christ. Instead, Peter talked when it was really a time for silence. In so doing, He diminished the divinity of the Lord Messiah. By his declaration and proposition to build three tabernacles for the Lord, Moses and Elijah, he pulled down the Son of God to the level of Moses and Elijah. However, his impertinent and shallow comments were put in their place as the unfolding event humbles him into terror. Reverence, awe, and listening were the proper responses to a magnificent glimpse of the Lord Jesus Christ in His glory!
Where must we be? It is by being in a place to listen and hear God’s holy words. As children of God by faith in Christ Jesus, we are expected to listen, hear and follow. It is written:, “Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.””(John 8:47 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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