Why Send Moses and Elijah?

In Matthew chapter 17 Jesus goes into mountain and he takes with Him three of His disciples. Yet, there appeared to Him in the mountain, Moses and Elijah, and they ministered unto Him. I find it interesting that throughout numerous scripture references there is mention of children of God approached by angels of the lord to give messages or instructions, even sent to Elijah to fix cakes and encourage Him to move on and be about his father's business.

I am a firm believer that the Lord is not going to send someone to encourage you through something unless they have been through what you're going through or what you are ABOUT to go through. Even though Jesus is in the company of His much beloved disciples, they are not capable of understanding the suffering and the afflictions that Jesus would soon undergo.

Moses walked in a time of a stiff necked generation that would not believe except they see miracles, signs, and wonders. Even then their faith was suspect and doubtful. Moses operated as a prophet in the sense that He spoke the Word of God/ Commands to the people and gave warning of the consequences should they choose to turn away from their God. He also operated as a High Priest in the sense that He brought the cares of the people before the Lord, cried out on their behalf for mercy, and pleaded for their forgiveness.

Elijah, too, walked in a time of "no rain" spiritual or natural and was outnumbered by the false prophets. He had been given great power to work signs and wonders but because of the hearts of the people, few works were done as faith-builders, but He was used in the operation of the spirit for works of judgment and destruction. With all the power Elijah had we often hear the words, "what have I to do with thee?" Knowing in advance that those approaching him are coming to him AFTER their false prophets and idols have failed them. Yet, he still went forth in loyalty and obedience to the Most High.

Moses and Elijah were able to support and encourage Jesus because, they too,had suffered the rejection and the brokenness and the same types of people during their time of ministry. They took a stand for holiness and righteousness. They remained loyal even when dealing with the foolish, unrighteous, and downright wicked people of the nations. They stayed in the face of God!

Remember where the Lord brought you from. Remember where you were when the Lord FOUND you and REVEALED the mystery of Himself to you. Show the Lord that He made the right decision when He chose you. Take up that cross and elevate to your seat in the heavenlies (Ephesians 2:6) while Christ reigns and Has His way in your earthly vessel. This is the covenant that you made when you took those vows and said I do, right? What a joy it is to be in the manifest presence of the Most High...but you must die to get there! Don't be left telling stories of how you ALMOST died for Jesus' sake. Do it! You must die to the flesh and spiritually elevate, there you will find your secret place in the Most High! How badly do you want Him?....or do you?

-A God Chaser