Today’s Thought “Called by Encouragement” G. Ward

Luke 1: ⁶ They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. ⁷ And yet they had no child, because Elizabeth was infertile, and they were both advanced in years.

 

The birth of John the Baptist is illustrative of why we refer to God as “Almighty,” there’s nothing too difficult for HIM. The miracle however wasn’t the baby, nor the miraculous pregnancy, but primarily, the faithfulness of Holy God, then surrender thereunto from Zechariah and Elizabeth (the parents). They would rest in Holy God’s “no” of years beforehand, yet devote themselves to serving HIM and whereas our charismatic friends want to more express this as opportunity to understand our Lord will often say, “yes, no, or wait a while,” that stance violates an implicit trust of the Only, All-Wise Savior, using us as HIS instrument, for HIS pleasure and glory and whereas this rehearsal (so pervasive), via words seemingly confirm such trust, we must embrace the Truth of HIS Word (whether appearing beneficial or not – *Ps. 103:1-5), compelling our follow-ship of the ONLY voice that matters. Will we rejoice in HIS presence, or have demands that soon tarnish overtake our best judgment (Matt.6:19)?