Talking or Listening?

May 2

(Luke 9:30-36 NIV) “Two men, Moses and Elijah, {31} appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. {32} Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. {33} As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.) {34} While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. {35} A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." {36} When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.”

(Matthew 17:5 NIV) ““While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!””

(Luke 6:46 NIV) “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?”

When Christ was transfigured on the mountain, two great prophets of old came to speak with Him. They came to minister to Him as he headed for the cross in Jerusalem. There were others talking that day. Peter offered to build a shelter for Jesus and the prophets. Do you really think they needed shelter from anything this world could serve up? But then, Peter’s jabbering was interrupted by another voice. It was the voice of God. The glory of God came down in a cloud and God spoke words of encouragement to Jesus and the disciples. The Father said, “I love you, Son. I’m proud of you. Finish the mission. You can do this.” He also said to Peter, James, and John, “Be still and know that Jesus is Lord. Listen to Him. Trust and obey.” Today in the church, a lot of people talk about Jesus. But what we need are more who will listen to Him and do what He says. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day