A Prayer Answered

Think about what you have prayed for during your lifetime. What if God answered one of the desires of your heart today! How would it change you?

Elizabeth and Zechariah were good and faithful believers. Yet, they were barren.

After many years of life together, Elizabeth and Zechariah grew old together. Zechariah was a priest and was on duty at the temple. Chosen by lot, Zechariah was to burn the incense in the temple this day. When he approached the altar, angels appeared to him and told him that his prayer had been heard by God. Elizabeth would bear a son and he would be named John. He would bring great joy to the family because he would prepare the way for the Lord.

Like most of us in our later years might be, Zechariah was in disbelief. He wondered how this could be possible, instead of trusting in the all-powerful God. Because of his disbelief, he was made unable to speak. Elizabeth indeed became pregnant and awaited this miraculous birth. Elizabeth rejoiced in her state of being and was thrilled that she would no longer be shunned as barren.

"The Lord has done this for me," she said. "In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people," (Luke 1:25 NIV).

Even when things seem impossible to us, with God, nothing is impossible. Our wildest dreams, or deepest desires, our heart cries and our physical needs; all can be made possible by God.

"Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible," (Matthew 19:26 NIV).

This season of making ready for Christmas is filled with anticipation and wonder. Let us focus on the wonders of the Bible so we can experience a far greater Christmas season than ever before. A prayer is answered and a baby boy named John will lead the way for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rejoice, our Savior is coming! Rejoice!