This passage evokes a challenge to us, regardless of where we are in our walks - to pray that God continues to reveal himself to us and change us inwardly so that our lives can be greater acts of worship of our Savior.
I can’t help but think of the made for TV movie A Charlie Brown Christmas when I read this passage. Charlie is fed up with all the focus on flashy decorations and expensive presents and exclaims “isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about”?
Advent is about God’s love. Jesus’ coming points to the extent to which God would demonstrate His love for His people. Elizabeth asks and important question: why should it be granted to me?
After 9 months of silent contemplation, Zechariah’s mouth is opened at the birth of his son, John. Before he doubted, now he is full of hope at the faithfulness of God. In love, God redeems his people from darkness into light…
Today, we continue our look at one of the most fascinating characters in all of the Bible. Jesus would later call him “more than a prophet” and “among those born of women none is greater” [Luke 7.24-28].