“In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old.”
You may be meditating on this word and pondering at the same time over the things you are trusting God for this year and wondering just how can God possibly do it.
Let’s reflect on the following points:
Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth served God in the time when Herod was king. A king who never cared about God.
Both were righteous in God’s eyes not the eyes of men
Both observed God’s commands and decrees
Both were blameless before God
There was also a BUT in their lives; no child.
To crown it all, they were old.
The question may be asked; how could they have served God in this manner and yet all these years their prayers were lingering? The BUT did not stop them from serving and trusting God. One can only imagine the humiliation they went through. Children are a source of joy and being people with such a position, more so, in the church with that kind of a problem? Yet, they ministered before God and prayed for the people. God was not done with them. Luke 1:13 “But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.”
Wow! The powerful man of God reflected on God’s word; “we are old people” doubting the power of God. That sounds very familiar. We pray and when the answer comes we say things like; it can’t be. Luke 1:25 “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Just imagine the joy in the heart of Elizebeth, considering the humiliation, shame, name calling, stigma, grief, pain, sorrow, etc she experienced over the years.
Take time throughout the week and pray. You can follow the prayer points below.
Father thank you because it is the year of favor and help (Isaiah 49:8)
Father forgive me for any known and unknown sins (1John 1:8-10)
Father grant me the grace to hold on to your promises even in the mist of the direction of the world or when it makes no sense.
Father grant me the grace to serve you in spirit and truth.
Father Grant me the grace to walk in holiness and to be found blameless before you.
Every BUT in my life, scatter by fire in Jesus mighty name.
Every pronouncements of BUT in my life from wherever or whoever I cancel by the blood of Jesus
Father turn my humiliation into a song of joy and testimony in Jesus mighty name.
Uncommon Favor of God locate me this year in Jesus mighty name.
Have a blessed week.
Ennette Heaggans