MK9

If you don't know WHAT to say, be quiet! If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything. If you're terrified and in the presence of Jesus, Moses and Elijah, these things are especially true! 

Peter was a talker! He was the first to speak. He spoke when he didn't know what to say. He argued with Jesus about what Jesus should do. And now, in his fear, he speaks out only to be interrupted by God Himself! It is almost as though Peter's words were completely unnoticed. God's voice booms from heaven, LISTEN TO JESUS!

I can identify with Peter. Often my words, which come almost like breathing, only make things worse. I need to hear the rebuke from heaven…LISTEN. Jesus' brother wrote in James, "be quick to listen and slow to speak". Paul wrote, "speak the truth in love". Interestingly I don't know of any verses in 1 or 2 Peter about listening and speaking. Hmm…

I will have to look that up. Oh well. Be a listener today.