Daily Reading: Luke 1:5-17
Big Idea This Week:
When in doubt, keep showing up
Questions to think about:
In our reading for today the angel tells Zechariah that his prayer for a child has been heard; his wife, Elizabeth, will have a son. Does this mean Zechariah has been praying continually until this time, even though he and his wife were both “well along in years”? Possibly. Maybe the angel is referring to prayers that Zechariah offered to God long ago, before Zechariah’s face was lined with wrinkles and Elizabeth was past the age of childbearing. Maybe at some point they looked up after offering yet another “Please send us a child” prayer and said to each other, “It’s no use.” Either way, Zechariah kept being faithful and kept showing up.
What are you praying for these days? Is it okay with you if God responds according to his own timetable, in ways that serve his perfect plan? In the meantime, simply trust Him and keep doing what you can do.
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