Still and Silent
Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:33-35) Peter spoke when he should have been quiet, and he proposed human works where worship was due. Yet, the Father spoke clearly and forthrightly to correct Peter's error, instructing him to be quiet and, "Hear Him!" In the same way, the Lord is redeeming and re-training our instincts, so that we will know when to speak and when to be silent — when to be still, and when to move. Teach us, Lord! There is not a single great Christian enterprise or movement in the entire New Testament, but you would not know that by today's preaching. God did not ...