As the creator, God gave the gift of a child to Zechariah and Elizabeth. Luke 1: 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. 14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice …
Prayer is communicating with God and is one of the greatest gifts the Lord has given to His children. When we pray, we can speak to the God of the universe, and He is always there to listen as if we are the only person on earth. Like a loving parent, I believe God loves …
Angels are God’s messengers and work all around us in the unseen realm. Before the Lord created humanity, He created angels who would minister to humanity. Hebrews 1:14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] As believers in Jesus, angels are ministering to you, doing things you are …
The story of Zechariah burning incense in the Temple shows how God directs our path. Luke 1: 8 One day, Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn …
Being faithful during life’s trials can be a time of testing for anyone. During trials, we wonder if God has forgotten about us or why He doesn’t answer our prayers. As our roots of faith grow deeper, we begin to understand from God’s word that life’s difficulties, although not welcomed, can be great teachers. Zechariah, a …
The angel told Zechariah that God had a purpose for his son. We know God used John to prepare His people for the coming Messiah. Luke 1: 14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never …
God answers prayers in His timing, calling us to trust that He knows best. Have you ever prayed for something only to have Him say no or wait? Did you question God at the time? Sometimes, we think we know more than God. As we reflect on that thought, we see how ridiculous it is. …
God spoke through the drawing of lots in the story of Zechariah. Luke 1: 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. [1] At the time, there was an abundance of priests, and they were divided into twenty-four groups (1 Chronicles …
Angels are God’s messengers working in His Kingdom at His direction. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] The world we live in consists of the visible and the invisible realms. Although angels can appear in the visible realm, most of their ministry is in the …
How you respond to God’s communication gives insight into your heart and spiritual path. When the Lord gives us guidance, wisdom, insight, and direction, we must trust Him. Sometimes, communication does not make sense to our human mind and requires faith. Zechariah was a priest who was righteous before God and faithful. One day, as …