“I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!” Luke 1:19
Day 3- We are three days into our journey to Bethlehem Elizabeth
Zechariah: Thank you so much for being faithful followers of Jesus and for taking this 25 day journey with family and friends. I hope by the end of your quest you will be filled with more understanding and love for Jesus. Remember I told you yesterday that the news would leave me speechless? I was serious!
There I was standing in the sanctuary in the presence of the Angel of the Lord, when my true humanness took over. Hearing all that the Angel had said I began looking at this situation as almost impossible. I think we all at some point maybe even on many occasions have experienced moments and thoughts such as these.
I had so many questions running through my mind; how could this be, are you sure my ears do not deceive me, we are old, is it even possible? And through all these thoughts this is what came out of my mouth (heart). “How can I know this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Luke 1:18 It was just a little doubt, understandable right? NO and this is why.
The angel responded “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! And now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you won’t be able to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly come true at the proper time.” Luke 1:19-20 Now do you see why? It was God that sent the angel to tell me the good news, the very creator, the one that has no impossibilities! Yeah not a good moment! Right then instantly because of my doubt, because I looked at the situation greater than God-BAM speechless!
Back outside as the people were waiting for me to come out and announce the blessing that would be upon them (Numbers 6:24-26) they began to wonder what was taking so long. The angel left so I gathered my composure walked outside opened my mouth and nothing. So I did the next thing I could think of, I began gesturing to the people. It was then they realized I must have seen a vision. Oh, and did I, but it was not only the vision it was also the news I received! (Luke 1:21-22)
So as Jewish priest’s do we stay at the Temple
My week was over and I returned home to Elizabeth Elizabeth
I remember my wife saying, “How kind the Lord is! He has taken away my disgrace of having no children!” Luke 1:25.In our day and time to be childless was seen as a curse, so to know the favor He had upon us was great.
You see we should never doubt God’s promises. They are true, real, everlasting, and they come from the Creator Himself. We should instead live in complete assurance of His promises. Are you struggling with doubt? Are you looking at your situation as bigger than God? Are you listening to your thoughts instead of clinging to the promises of God? That is what I did, and I became speechless. We should find great joy in what He promises us, because He is the ONLY one that keeps them.
What does He promise? One of the greatest is what He spoke through my friend Jeremiah when He said “For I know the plans I have for you, “says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look at me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. I will be found by you.” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11) He also promises us the greatest gift of all-Life through His son Jesus. You have no life until you have accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. These are just a few-the word of God is full of promises.
Let’s go now together and share the promises of God with all who will hear!
