In Luke chapter 1 verses 4 & 5 Luke establishes the characters of Zechariah and Elizabeth as blameless “virtuous,” they were from an upright “outstanding” family, and well liked. Beloved, this is something as fellow Christians we would aim for because it’s pleasing to God and glorifies Him. But, despite the blameless and upright ways of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that they didn’t have a perfect and wonderful life.
Elizabeth was unfertile and they were growing old. Beloved, has there ever been a time in your life where you accomplished something and expected a certain outcome or blessing from God, but you didn’t get it? When I was younger and wasn’t walking by faith I have – and it was wrong!!! We don’t follow God and live an upright and blameless life to receive the blessings we think we deserve. We follow God and live an upright and blameless life to glorify our God. In 1 Corinthians 6:20 the Word says: “For you were bought with a price; therefore, glorify God in your body.”
Beloved, God has promised us certain things, and we can rest assured He’ll follow through.
Have a wonderful Tuesday Everyone. 😀
