Choosing the path of grace is about someone who wants the best for the person they are involved with. In our sinful nature, it’s common to treat people harshly when we’re dissatisfied with their behavior or other issues. Often, when couples face marital problems, they tend to be critical of their spouse’s actions. They criticize …
There is something about the dawning of a new day as we move from the past into the present. As I have gotten older, I have realized that no matter how dark it may seem today, tomorrow is a new day for God to shine His light. Perhaps you are experiencing a dark time in …
Salvation through forgiveness is why Jesus came and died for our sins on the cross at Calvary. After Zechariah named his son John, his muteness was lifted, and he praised the Lord while giving prophecies about the coming Messiah and his own son, John the Baptist. Luke 1:76And you, my little son, will be called …
Being rescued to be holy is a privilege we shouldn’t take for granted but should put into action. Have you ever been in a situation where you needed rescue? This experience is unforgettable. I remember getting lost at a local fair when I was six, and my uncle came to my rescue. Although this was …
In his song, Zechariah remembered God’s covenantal faithfulness. Luke 1: 72 He (God) has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant—73 the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. [1] A covenant is an agreement that God initiates with His people by His authority. It gives promises and lists obligations for …
Zechariah knew that God was intervening to deliver His people as he proclaimed being saved from our enemies. God had not sent any prophets for 400 years. Now, as Zechariah broke his silence, God again gave prophecy. As he received his voice back, Zechariah praised God for what He was doing. Luke 1: 69 He has …
Zechariah breaks his silence with praise for redemption. As a consequence of doubt, God had punished him with muteness for the nine months of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Now, after confirming the name of his son is John, his voice returned with praise for God and a Holy Spirit inspired prophecy. Luke 1: 68 Praise the Lord, the …
Trusting God’s wisdom is a move toward spiritual growth and reliance on Him. Proverbs 3: 5Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.[1] Learning to trust God often starts with small steps, …
Receiving spiritual insight from the Lord is a gift He bestows on His children. This was the type of insight Elizabeth received when her younger relative, Mary, came to visit her. Luke 1:42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed.[1] Only God …
Mary and Elizabeth had a shared journey. Culture would say that one woman was pregnant too late, while the other was pregnant too soon. But both pregnancies were God-given. As Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, he also gave her a sign. Elizabeth was pregnant. Luke 1: 36 What’s more, your relative …