Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.
In this part of the Gospel of Mark, Peter, John and James are taken aside with Jesus and witness an amazing sight; Jesus, Moses and Elijah, with Jesus transformed into the image of a glorious king rather than the humble servant of mankind, all right before their eyes. This, clearly, terrified all three of them. However, Peter, true to his nature, says something silly. He was excited because he saw the Jesus he had expected to see Him all along and in a state mixed with fear (the now obvious power of Jesus was frightening) and excitement (all of his hopes might now be met) he speaks. "Yes! This is how it should be! Let's stay like this forever!" The problem was that this isn't what God wanted for the world. Jesus, on a hill, with Moses and Elijah... What would that solve? It might have solved the temporary problems of Rome and the Pharisees, but it would only bring condemnation and death to the world, not life. God's plan wouldn't solve the problems of Rome or the Pharisees the way Peter wanted, but it would solve the eternal problem of sin. We need to remember that our plans are not always what God wants. Don't be like Peter and try to stay in the times of glorious revelation. Rather, allow God to move you to the next stage; testing and trials, for it is there that you will be shaped into His image and there that His power can change the World.
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