Let’s go
back to a time, a few months before the manger scene. One was to go before
Jesus into the world to prepare the way for His ministry. Who was it? Let’s visit
Elizabeth and Zechariah. They share the spirit of anticipation. They join in
the joy with Mary, as well as celebrating a miracle in their own lives.
But they
were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both
very old. Luke 1:7
They were unable to
conceive. They were both very old. But God chose them. God chose them and He
sends an angel to tell Zechariah the good news that is about to unfold. Gabriel
is one busy angel.
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. He will be a joy and delight to you and many
will rejoice because of his birth. Luke 1:13-14
Zechariah and Elizabeth, Joseph
and Mary, all found favor with God. All devout in their faith. In fact,
Zechariah and Elizabeth both fall in the line of priests. Elizabeth’s line
dated back to Moses’ brother, Aaron. Joseph is in the line of King David, the
line leading us to Jesus, the Christ. I want to find favor with our God. How about
you?
God continues to
use us as long as we walk the earth. Feeling a little used up, feet shuffling a
bit tired with age? Not in God’s vision of you. He sees that light shining from
within, the ability to share His love with others. He hears your prayers. He
understands your willingness to trust Him through it all, right up to your very
last day on earth. He sees the value and the worth. He sees the important
things in life. He sees the heart.
Ask Moses, or Abraham,
or Caleb, or the disciple John. Ask Zechariah and Elizabeth. Ask Billy Graham. Old
age is nothing in God’s eyes. God’s wisdom only sharpens with age. Faith is
rooted a little deeper. An angel just may whisper in your ear, “it’s time now
for a miracle. God has some good news for you.”
Dear Jesus,
Help us to honor the aged, the wise, the wonderful elders in
our midst. You have purpose for us each and every day for as long as we live.
Give us a message of hope today. We are Your children. Find favor with us.
Amen
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