There are moments in Scripture when heaven interrupts earth so clearly that no one present can ever be the same. The Transfiguration is one of those moments. Peter, overwhelmed by glory, light, and the presence of Moses and Elijah, blurts out a plan: “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles…” His intentions were sincere, but sincerity alone does not make a plan divine. The Father spoke from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son… hear Him.” In other words: “Follow My plan, not yours.”
It is reasonable for believers to trust that God has a plan. Everything about God’s nature points to purpose—God’s power, knowledge, presence, eternal existence. And everything about Jesus confirms it. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. To believe in Him is to believe He leads intentionally. Successful Christian living begins with surrendering our plans to His.
Accepting God’s plan is a great challenge of faith. Our personalities, intelligence, and accomplishments can tempt us to trust our own wisdom. Inside the Church, we lean on logic and experience. Outside the Church, the world pushes philosophies that center the self: survival of the fittest, pleasure without purpose, success without surrender. But every sin, at its core, is choosing our plan over God’s.
Ask yourselves, “Whose plan guides your marriage? Your parenting? Your giving? Your Church attendance? Your relationships?” The brokenness around us—fractured families, declining commitment, shallow faith—reflects what happens when human plans replace God’s.
Peter’s plan was emotional—born out of excitement, not purpose. God’s plan is never driven by feelings but by eternal intention. Peter’s plan was temporary—a moment he wanted to freeze. God’s plan was tied to redemption, resurrection, and the salvation of the world. Peter’s plan was exclusive—limited to a chosen few. God’s plan embraces the whosoever.
So, we must ask ourselves: “Is my plan emotional or eternal? Temporary or lasting? Exclusive or inclusive? Am I building tabernacles to moments, or am I following Christ into mission?”
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