December 13th, 2024
Let’s prayerfully read and reflect on the gospel of Luke, chapter 1, verses 67 – 80, giving special attention to Vs.67 – 75. This section records Zechariah’s prophecy & worship to God concerning the birth of his son, John (the Baptizer). What stands out as a highlight from the reading? How might this text apply to your life today?
PAUSE AND PRAY the words of Zechariah as your own expression of worship to the Lord.
ZOOM INTO V. 73 – “The Lord has given us the privilege…” ‘Privilege’ is a special right or advantage. By faith to receive our Lord Jesus, we are freely given the ‘privilege’ to become His children (John 1:12). Celebrate the privilege for ‘Christ to be born in you’ …. The wonder that You are His child; write a prayer in your spiritual journal celebrating your identity as one loved by God.
PAUSE AND PRAY the words of Zechariah as your own expression of worship to the Lord.
- Express your praise to the Lord for visiting and providing redemption for you. V. 68; “to redeem” means to be set free by the payment of a ransom. Think about your bondage to sin & how Jesus has set you free by the payment of His precious blood.
- Express your heart of worship to the Lord for His mighty power to save in fulfillment of His eternal promise to King David. V. 69
- Humbly acknowledge the Lord’s faithfulness to do what He promised through the prophets Vs.70-71. Many prophecies were fulfilled by the first coming of Jesus (Genesis 3: 15; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6,7; Micah 5: 3-5), for the sole purpose of bringing salvation over the powers of darkness that oppress us.
ZOOM INTO V. 73 – “The Lord has given us the privilege…” ‘Privilege’ is a special right or advantage. By faith to receive our Lord Jesus, we are freely given the ‘privilege’ to become His children (John 1:12). Celebrate the privilege for ‘Christ to be born in you’ …. The wonder that You are His child; write a prayer in your spiritual journal celebrating your identity as one loved by God.
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