The Voice Said to Listen Up

 One the most spectacular events in the life of Jesus is the transfiguration. Jesus shown in his radiant glory. An appearance by two long passed heroes of the Jews. A voice from heaven. Of course, the disciples slept thru it.

Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

Luke 9:32

  When they finally come to, Peter in a very Peter-like way speaks up. Let’s build three shelter or tabernacles for the three dignitaries. And why not? These are major figures of faith. Moses was the great lawgiver. One of whom it is said, “no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses”. Elijah. The hero of Mt. Carmel that stood up to the prophets of Baal. A man whose name was synonymous as a spokesman of God.  These would be people you would respect, men you would listen to.

 But then the Voice from Heaven cries out. Jesus is my Son, Listen to him! Peter wanted to put the three men in equal places of honor.  But God wants them to know Jesus has a special place. His pedestal is higher than the others. Of all the men on that mountain, His is the voice that we need to pay most attention to.

 We still need to be listening to him. Moses and his law were important, but Jesus words are paramount. Elijah did great things but Jesus is the only one that can save us from our sin. Our faith, our following needs to be based on the word of the man we are told by God to listen to above all others.

Hear Ye Him!