Prophet Elijah’s deeds were many. He performed many miracles and defended the religion of Israel against idolatry. Finally, rather than letting him die a physical death, he was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot before the amazed eyes of his apprentice prophet, Elisha. But his greatest miracle was yet to come. Before the great and terrible day of the Lord, he would come to calm the wrath of God and reconcile parents and children and to restore the tribes of Jacob.

Happy are those who see this turning of hearts to one another, ever vigilant to wait for the Lord’s coming. God’s voice will come to us in many ways, so we need to be open-minded and attentive.

After the transfiguration, Jesus and the Apostles were coming down the mountain. Jesus told them to tell no one until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They started discussing what that might mean, for there were many competing ideas about life after death.

The conversation turned to Elijah – when would he come? Then the shocker – he had already come in the person of John the Baptist, who was mistreated and killed. People had not been attentive. How docile are we to perceive the Lord's way of preparing us for His kingdom? The way of the prophets are reforming and intended for conversion. Now, would we want Jesus to suffer the same fate? God has visited us and will come again.

Lord, help me to see You clearly in mind and heart.