“You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice with you at his birth.” Luke 1:14
Day 12- Today is a very exciting day for all of us, today is the arrival of John also known as John the Baptist. So take off your shoes, come on in, and find your place in the living room, the baby will be here soon.
It had been a very interesting nine months I must say, being old in age sure made things a little more difficult. I did not get around as easy as the younger mothers did. I had a lot of discomfort with my pregnancy. When Mary came to visit me I was in my sixth month. She stayed with me for three months before returning home. She was of great help and though pregnant herself, she took good care of me.
I remember them saying Elizabeth it’s time, are you ready? I had never been more ready! It all went as I expected and I will never forget that moment. He was here; our baby boy was finally here. It was the first sound of his cry that made my heart flood with joy. He was beautiful and healthy and made in the image of God.
Zechariah: The day of John’s birth was truly a special day. It was a day our faith went from just faith to complete fulfilled faith. It was a day that the words spoken through Gabriel were fulfilled, and it was a day our hearts were both completely full. I have to say that Elizabeth and I thought we knew what love was, but this type of love, a parent’s love, it cannot be described.
That day in the sanctuary I remember Gabriel saying, “You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice with you at his birth.” Luke 1:14 and that is exactly what happened.
Upon the arrival of John, the word spread quickly to our neighbors and relatives that the Lord had been very kind to us, and everyone rejoiced with Elizabeth. (Luke 1:58) It was just as Gabriel said it would be. It was truly an honor that the Lord found favor in Elizabeth and I and we were there first hand to see His promises being fulfilled.
I can truly say that day was a great day. We all have been blessed! There are two days approaching that will be the greatest days for you and I. Days that will bring absolute fulfillment. We can’t wait!
I pray today will be a day you receive Jesus. I pray today will be a day that if you have already received Jesus that your heart will be filled with love and thankfulness. I pray your eyes will be open to see that Christ gave us the ultimate gift, and it is that gift that promises life. If you are searching for hope, if you are seeking to fill a void, or to be fulfilled by something or someone, let it be Jesus! He always stays true to His Word, and will always fulfill His promises.
