LISTEN TO HIM
Today's reading: Matthew 17-19

"Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. As the men watched, Jesus' appearance changed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became dazzling white. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. Peter blurted out, Lord, this is wonderful! If you want me to, I'll make three shrines, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him." Matthew 17:1-5 NLT

I have a lot of Peter in me.

I get excited and I rush into things--some good, some bad.

Like in this moment...

Peter was overwhelmed with all that he saw. He was moved to worship God in some way. He wanted to do something for the Lord. He wanted the moment to be preserved for all time. He had plans whirling in his head. Big plans. Monumental plans. He was excited. He was antsy. He was charged up.

And what did God ask him to do? What great act of service did He require of Peter? What ministry did God proclaim Peter was to jump in to with both feet at this point? What enormous undertaking did He plant in Peter's heart?

Listen to Jesus.

Sounds like such a small job--unless, you are like me, then you know it's a huge undertaking!

Today I want to listen. No, let's strike that...today I believe God is asking me to listen, instead of running hither and yon accomplishing much but hearing little.

I want to hear the words of my Lord.