Date: 09-25-2020

Title: Listen to Jesus

(S) cripture:
    Luke 9:35 (NASB) Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”

(O) bservation:
    After an incredible spiritual experience, the Transfiguration, Peter wants to stay right there. He does not want to leave, but if he stays others would never benefit from his experience. This is kind of a spiritual selfishness. Peter is brought back to reality with a voice from God. “this is My Son, listen to him.” In other words, “Peter, just shut up and listen to Jesus.”

(A) pplication:
    Many times after a mountaintop experience at a conference or camp we want to stay right there. We begin to tell the Lord what we should do. For me it was the Baptist Camp at Cowen each year. Why can’t I just stay here where I am so close to Jesus? It is then that these words from God to Peter ring true for me, too. “This is My Son, listen to Him.” Again, just shut up and listen to Jesus. He gives the marching orders, telling us what to do and where to go. We are to listen to him and then obey.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, when I begin to overstep please let me hear you say, “Robin just shut up and listen to Jesus.” I want to do your will. Don’t let me get ahead or lag behind, I want to walk with you. Amen