Luke 9:28

Luke 9:28 says, And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.  Jesus took three of His disciples,  Peter, John and James up a mountain to pray.  This was about eight days after Jesus had been teaching the people the parables.  We are not told what Jesus was doing during that time, but I believe that we can be certain that He wasn't just sitting and waiting.  People may not know what we are doing for God all the time, but we don't need to be just sitting and waiting for the return of Jesus Christ.  Verse twenty-nine adds, And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.  As Jesus prayed, His countenance, or appearanc, changed.   His clothes began to glow.  I don't believe we will ever be that much in touch with God, but we should be spiritually glowing when we pray, because when we sincerely pray, we are as close to God as we can get in this lifetime.  Verse thirty declares, And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:  While Jesus was praying, two men appeared with Him, Moses and Elijah.  I do not profess to know how this was possible, except that Jesus is the bridge between heaven and earth.  I believe that from the way Jesus looked that He was more in the heavenly realm than that Moses and Elijah were in the earthly realm.  Verse thirty-one adds, Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.  Jesus was discussing with them His coming death and resurrection.  They were great prophets, but Jesus was so much more.  Jesus alone is the One Who is capable of bringing salvation.  Verse thirty-two adds, But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.  Peter, James and John had been very sleepy and fell asleep when Jesus took them with Him to pray.  We need to be careful that we are not spiritually asleep when we are called to do something for God, even the simplest of things like pray.  They woke up to a glorious sight, and so might we if we stay spiritually alert.  Verse thirty-three continues, And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.  As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter asked if it wouldn't be good for them to build three tabernacles for Jesus and them.  We are told that Peter did not know what he was asking.  We cannot nor should not want to have those who are in heaven to return and stay here on earth, nor could Jesus stay then.  Verse thirty-four states, While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.  While Jesus was speaking, the disciples and He were covered by a cloud.  The cloud had indicated God's presence and the three disciples were afraid as they entered the cloud.  As followers of Christ, we have no reason to be afraid of being in the presence of God.  Verse thirty-five adds, And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.  Once again, God declared Jesus be His beloved Son.  One day, when Christ returns God will pronounce all who believe in Jesus Christ to be His beloved children.  Verse thirty-six continues, And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.  When the cloud passed, Jesus was alone with the three disciples.  It was not yet time for Him to return to Heaven.  Peter, James and John told no one what had happened until after the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.   We on the other hand, being on the other side of Jesus's death, burial and resurrection should tell everyone of any and all miraculous things we may see as followersofChrist. .