Who are you listening to?
Matthew 17: 2-5 (NKJV)
And He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"
Jesus had taken three of His disciples – James, Peter and John – to this place on a high mountain where He transfigured before them. As if this was not enough to make a great memorable moment, Moses and Elijah pitch up. The three disciples start to think about making three tabernacles for the great men now present before them, completely missing the point that these great biblical icons were present for a reason: God the Father wanted to make a point!
Think about the three men present before the disciples, Elijah, Moses and Jesus. Moses represented the Law, then there was Elijah and he represented the prophets, and Jesus was God's one and only Son and represented God's new covenant masterplan. He was sent to be the sacrificial lamb who would restore the broken friendship between God and man.
Moses and Elijah where very important characters from the Old Testament, and vital figures concerning the Old Covenant. But notice what the Father said: "Here is my Son. Hear Him". On this day the Father validated the voice, leadership, and ministry of His Son Jesus. Why? Because He represented a new covenant and the soon-coming new day between God and man – a day when grace and mercy would reign where law and legalism once ruled.
Here's my question: who are you listening to and following today? Are you giving ear to the law and the prophets from the Old Testament, or the Messiah and Redeeming King from the New Testament? The old covenant had its place but was always destined to be replaced by the new, according to the desire and eternal plan of God.
Remember, Jesus is God's master plan today and He has a very different sound to that of the law and the prophets. The sound of God's master plan is one of freedom, reconciliation, and life. Make sure today, like John and Peter and James, you are "hearing Him".
Have a great day.
Andy
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