Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings." (Mark 9:5 NRSV Bible)
Peter had a bright idea: "Let us stay here and build." It is a common reaction. One can think of a number of areas in which Peter's idea has captured us. I think it is a tragedy when people stop and build upon one period in their religious thinking. There are those whose understanding of God has never progressed beyond the "now I lay me down to sleep" stage.

Conversely, there are those who have rejected religion because of some unfortunate experience with a religious figure or church member. They put the freeze on their own personal spiritual history at that moment. Their minds are closed to the possibility of an genuine faith.

There are those whose understanding of the Bible has never grown beyond the notion that is something like a fortune cookie, a magic talisman which can be cracked open anywhere to reveal God's word for the day. In our culture, we are all guilty sometimes. We like things "the way they were," not realizing that God may be calling us upward and outward toward something newer and better. "Let's stop and stay here awhile," we say. However, that is not the way of Jesus Christ.

Dear Jesus, push me to continue to grow in my faith and commitment to follow you. In Jesus name, Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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