Saturday, May 09, 2009

Learning by Listening

"He [Jesus] was transfigured before them. And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter answered.... For he wist not what to say, for they were sore afraid. And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is My beloved Son: hear Him" (Mark 9:2-7). "Moses and Elias, who appeared in glory... spake of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem" (Luke 9:30,31).

How bright that sight was when they woke
On Christ's transfiguration day!
Simon Peter therefore spoke,
And yet he knew not what to say.

And then the Father's voice was heard:
"This is My beloved Son:
Hear Him!" was His earnest Word.
And then they heard His Holy One.

What Moses and Elijah said
As Jesus talked to each of them,
Concerned how Christ would soon be led
To suffer at Jerusalem.

Hear Him speak of His decease,
As all His prophets testify!
Hear Him who would be our Peace,
And to that end our Lord would die!

There is a lesson for us here:
If we would know what we should say,
We each must have a listening ear
To hear our Lord and to obey.

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