"Jesus took Peter, James and John... up a high mountain." - Matthew 17:1 (NIV)This "mountaintop" experience illustrates God's unique purpose in each of our lives. Notice three things...
1. Not everyone gets to go up the mountain.
Jesus picked the three who went. He didn't take everyone so nobody would feel slighted. And He didn't explain or apologize to the other disciples who stayed at ground level. God loves us all equally but He doesn't give us all the same assignment or experiences with Him. God makes the call, not us. So trust Him - He knows what He is doing.
2. Those who go up the mountian aren't necessarily wiser or more spiritual.
On the mountain, Peter once again sticks his foot in his mouth. He was sincere but he was sincerely wrong. Peter's error should remind us to resist the temptation to speak instead of waiting to hear what God has to say. It also reminds us that those who have unique assignments from God are not perfect.
3. God's plan is to feature Jesus, not you.
This is a lesson we have to keep learning over and over again. When the heavenly Father spoke to the disciples on the mountain, he said "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!... When they looked up, they saw no one expect Jesus." (Matt. 17:5-8 NIV) The greatest challenge of life is getting to the place where your focus is on "no one except Jesus". The only plan that will work out is the one He gives you. And the power you need to fulfill that plan comes from Him alone!
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