John the Baptist had rejoiced to behold the Saviour. What occasion for rejoicing had the disciples who were privileged to walk and talk with the Majesty of heaven! This was not a time for them to mourn and fast. They must open their hearts to receive the light of His glory, that they might shed light upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.

Johannes Døber havde frydet sig ved at se Frelseren. Hvilken anledning til at fryde sig havde ikke disciplene, der havde fået den forrettighed at vandre og tale sammen med Himmelens Majestæt! Dette var ikke tidspunktet for dem til at sørge og faste. De måtte med åbent sind tage imod herlighedens lys, så de kunne sprede lys til dem, der sad i mørket og dødens skygge.