Listen to Him!

Scripture – Luke 9:28-36: 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30Two men, Moses and Elijah, 31appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33As 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.) 34While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36When 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.

Reflection: What a powerful experience. Peter was so caught up he didn’t know what he was saying. All three were confused seeing Moses and Elijah. Everyone was afraid once the cloud appeared.

Then they heard the clear voice of God telling them who Jesus really was. They heard the message I easily overlook. Jesus Christ is God’s Son, and I am to listen to Him.

There are voices all around me telling me what I ought to do and where I should go. I forget to zero in and focus on Christ. He’s the one giving the direction I need.

When I consider all the things – the very good things – that could be done – when I think of all the needs in the world – I’m overwhelmed. Jesus will give me focused direction. He’ll let me know what He wants me to do today. I just need to listen to him.