About eight days after Jesus said these things, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes flashed white like lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, were talking with him. They were clothed with heavenly splendor and spoke about Jesus’ departure, which he would achieve in Jerusalem. Peter and those with him were almost overcome by sleep, but they managed to stay awake and saw his glory as well as the two men with him. As the two men were about to leave Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it’s good that we’re here. We should construct three shrines: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—but he didn’t know what he was saying. Peter was still speaking when a cloud overshadowed them. As they entered the cloud, they were overcome with awe. Then a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, my chosen one. Listen to him!” Even as the voice spoke, Jesus was found alone. They were speechless and at the time told no one what they had seen. The next day, when Jesus, Peter, John, and James had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus. A man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to take a look at my son, my only child. Look, a spirit seizes him and, without any warning, he screams. It shakes him and causes him to foam at the mouth. It tortures him and rarely leaves him alone. I begged your disciples to throw it out, but they couldn’t.” Jesus answered, “You faithless and crooked generation, how long will I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” While he was coming, the demon threw him down and shook him violently. Jesus spoke harshly to the unclean spirit, healed the child, and gave him back to his father. Everyone was overwhelmed by God’s greatness. (Luke 9:28-43a, CEB)
Have you ever just rambled and you had no idea what was coming out of your mouth? Yeah, that was Peter here.
We can make three tents, one for you, one for Elijah, one for Moses…
Do we listen to Jesus though?
The demon did. But do we?
If you were on the mountain and saw Elijah and Moses, you would know it was them from their pictures, or maybe they had on name tags, and Jesus dazzling white would you listen if you heard the voice from the cloud? It is easy for us to say yes I would listen. However, I know that I didn’t listen.
Go and be a pastor.
Yeah right, I’m not a pastor.
I will be with you.
Uhm don’t think so…
Many pastors tell the same story, we don’t listen, because we think we know what is best for us and what God has for us to do.
I often wonder at the times I have been at a call and how long they last and if I am causing issues and not getting stuff right and that is why we move as much as we do. And I will be the first to admit, I am not perfect and I mess things up, but I also believe God is with me in and through those calls and God has a way of working through all things.
Listen to God. Your life will go much smoother, it will not be without trials and bumps, but why be part of the problem?
Loving People. Loving God.
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