Dear friends,
#God_Is_my_Oath,
#Elizabeth
Come with me to Luke 1:5-25, here we meet Elizabeth. Luke describes her as one of the daughters of Aaron, meaning she came from a priestly family. She was the wife of a priest, Zacharias who belonged to a set of priests who ministered in the temple from Sabbath to Sabbath, v.5. Note, both were from a priestly descent.
Elizabeth was prominent as a godly woman, v.6. She was righteous before God, walking in His commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. However, v.7 unleashes some heartbreaking news; Elizabeth was barren and advanced in years, v.7,18. The prospect of childbearing was past. Wait a minute! But she was from a priestly family, and a wife to a priest! How can God be so "unfair"? In spite of this heartbreaking disappointment, this couple continued to serve God in the temple, v.8-9; they continued to pray and long for a child, v.13.
Elizabeth was also a privileged woman. In her old age, she conceived and bore an extraordinary son. Surely, God removed her reproach among men. In addition, she was privileged to be the first to confess the unborn Christ as Lord, v.43.
BTW, Elizabeth in the Hebrew context means "God is my oath." You see, indeed God is a promise keeper as seen in Zacharias song, v.67-80. God could make oath or swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself. Saying, "surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you," Hebrews 6:13-14.
Dear friend, it doesn't matter the seeming impossible prospect. You may have waited for too long. You continue to serve God joyfully. The situation may seem barren, but God is saying this to you, "Patiently and faithfully endure, you will obtain the promise. I have sworn to bless and multiply you."
Good night,
NzakuNashipae
NzakuNashipae
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