Inappropriate Response: Luke 9:32-36
“32) Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him. 33) And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying.” 34) “While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35) Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” 36) And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.” Luke 9:32-36
In the midst of the transfiguration, the three former fishermen were way out of their league. They were overcome by sleep. As you walk with Jesus, expect to be stretched way beyond your comfort zone. Do not be surprise if God has you rubbing shoulders with kings and dignitaries.
When they were awakened, Peter opened his mouth with the most inappropriate comment; “Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah””
It is intriguing that he recognized Moses and Elijah without a formal introduction. But to suggest building tabernacles for them was preposterous. It was idolatrous. At the very least, it was terribly inappropriate. The text says “he did not realize what he was saying.”
Wisdom is often expressed by silence. When things of this magnitude are unfolding, follow the example of James and John and keep your mouth shut.
Shortly a cloud formed around them and The Father spoke, saying; This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” They were in the very presence of God the Father, and didn’t even perceive Him. They only acknowledged Moses and Elijah.
There is a huge lesson here for those who worship the great men and women from past generations. It is terribly inappropriate. When you worship the saints, you miss God!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“32) Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him. 33) And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying.” 34) “While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35) Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” 36) And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.” Luke 9:32-36
In the midst of the transfiguration, the three former fishermen were way out of their league. They were overcome by sleep. As you walk with Jesus, expect to be stretched way beyond your comfort zone. Do not be surprise if God has you rubbing shoulders with kings and dignitaries.
When they were awakened, Peter opened his mouth with the most inappropriate comment; “Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah””
It is intriguing that he recognized Moses and Elijah without a formal introduction. But to suggest building tabernacles for them was preposterous. It was idolatrous. At the very least, it was terribly inappropriate. The text says “he did not realize what he was saying.”
Wisdom is often expressed by silence. When things of this magnitude are unfolding, follow the example of James and John and keep your mouth shut.
Shortly a cloud formed around them and The Father spoke, saying; This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” They were in the very presence of God the Father, and didn’t even perceive Him. They only acknowledged Moses and Elijah.
There is a huge lesson here for those who worship the great men and women from past generations. It is terribly inappropriate. When you worship the saints, you miss God!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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