No Words are Adequate

"“Teacher, this is wonderful!” Peter exclaimed. “We will make three shrines—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He didn’t really know what to say, for they were all terribly afraid." (Mark 9:5-6, NLT)

Sometimes it is best not to say anything at all. A lot of us have this need to always say something. Particularly in times of need, we feel we need to tell people that it is alright, or to give people advice with a difficult situation.

Have you ever come across something so beautiful—so stunning, that it leaves you speechless? A majestic mountain range, a sunset over the horizon of the ocean, a child being born—no words are adequate. Any words spoken in those moments—take away from the beautiful—sometimes I think we are supposed to just take it all in.

I think that is what our relationship with Jesus should be about. We lose sight of his glory, of who he really is, we personalize him so much that we forget that his glory and majesty are blinding. Instead of talking, or feeling the need to do something, we should just come before Jesus, bow and listen. Listen to God, Listen to Jesus. Let’s just take Jesus and his glory all in—let it consume us.