Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Matthew 17:4

“Lord, it is good for us to be here.” When we gather together each Sunday I wish that everyone felt this sentiment. The disciples had been privileged to witness many things with our Lord. This moment was not shared with the twelve, but only Peter, James, and John. There before their very eyes Christ was transformed into nothing short of divine beauty. Not only this, but there appeared with Jesus Moses and Elijah talking together. WOW!
I am thankful for these recorded moments with Jesus in the gospels that are so transparent for our own lives. Peter especially seems to be the one who acts in ways that we can all relate to. In his earnest desire to express the wonder (and fear) of what he, James, and John were beholding, speaks a little to hastily. If only he had stopped at, “Lord, it is good for us to be here.” They still did not understand that Christ was the exalted one.
It seems that we are very quick to assume that we already understand what is good before God has finished it. Some times we can approach the Bible as if we already have it solved and have harvested all of its fruit. In a similar manner we can do the same with God, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Church. We must learn to be still and know that he is God (Psalm 46:10). Wait for it. It, as if God says, “You ain’t seen nothing yet!”. While Peter was still speaking, God interrupts. They are overshadowed by the presence of God and his voice brings them to their knees as he speaks, “This is my beloved son, listen to him”. Greater than the Law (Moses) and the prophets (Elijah) is the only begotten son of God.
Thank God that he has invited us all into the presence of His Son. When we come before him I pray that we never lose that desire and longing to learn from him a new. Let’s be open to what God is doing in us and in our world. Let him have the last word.