Monday, January 22, 2001
Monday, January 22, 2001
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from
the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!"
No sooner had Peter spoken those words than Moses and Elijah disappeared. One moment
Jesus was talking with them and the very next moment they were gone. Now they were alone
with Jesus. Then a cloud appeared. The Jewish people associated God with a cloud, remembering
how God led the ancient Israelites in a cloud through the desert. The voice of God thundered
from the cloud, "This is my son, the Beloved; listen to him."
Are you listening?
(Matthew 17:5
NRSV)
The disciples were actually there--with Jesus, Moses and Elijah. Peter, never at a loss for
words, approaches the Master and blurts out, "Let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for
Moses, and one for Elijah." It was an awesome moment. Peter was both frightened and inspired
by what he saw.
Dear Jesus, open my ears that I may hear you. Amen.
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