What would Jesus do?

Peter said to Jesus, "Master, how good it is that we are here! We will make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (He did not really know what he was saying) Luke 9:33

I disagree. Peter knew exactly what he was saying. He was saying...let's stay here. Let's keep the good times rolling. Let's not go back to real life where there is pain and misery and doubts and problems. Let's stay here where we can bask in the glory of God and reality of Mose and Elijah. The problem was that Peter only partially understood the significance of the event. He wanted to freeze the moment and commemorate the event. Peter did not understand at this point that following Jesus would require following him all the way to the cross.

We often make a similar mistake. Testimonies that refer to a wonderful, life-changing event in our lives...a mountaintop experience...are good. But when we continue to talk about that one event and focus on that particular occurrence at the expense of everything else we are in danger of having frozen ourselves, our faith, and God in that one event. What is more important are questions like: What role is Jesus playing your life today and tomorrow???

And, anyway, the truth is none of us could stand to live on the mountaintop forever. God's presence...God's grace...the life of faith...are all found and best lived in the everyday world. That's what Jesus did!