Daily D – Luke 1:20
Luke 1:20 “Now listen. You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.” (CSB)
Luke 1:31-33 “Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.” (CSB)
Luke 1:38 “See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.” (CSB)
Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her!” (CSB)
Luke 1:63, 64 He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.” (CSB)
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Yesterday was the first day I could attend worship live and in person since I had back surgery in July. I was physically able, and yet still unable to attend. One of the garage door springs broke, trapping our cars inside.
Fortunately, the garage door company we have used for many years sent a repairman through the rain this morning in time to raise the door and get my bride to work on time.
Sometimes, we experience delays along our journeys. Delays, however, are not necessarily denials.
Zechariah experienced a delay in declaring the good news of what he knew. His moment of disbelief left him in complete silence for nine very long months. Mary immediately experienced the joy of everything before her because she immediately believed.
We often delay joy by disobeying God immediately and wholeheartedly.
Jesus taught us to pray,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
(Matthew 6:10)
How is God’s will done in heaven? Immediately, wholeheartedly, joyfully, and completely. The best of all states of being and the best of all experiences is when God’s will is done God’s way in God’s timing.
Twice Gabriel said, “Now listen.” Both Zechariah and Mary listened. Mary immediately responded with committed belief. Zechariah couldn’t believe what he heard.
Zechariah’s long silence was broken not when his son was born but when he obediently wrote his correct name. What joy to tell the story he had long kept locked within his God-imposed, God-removed silence!
Hearing and obeying God is life’s most important lesson. Listen carefully. Obey immediately. Experience the joy set before you as God planned long before you were born.
The whole world needs the joy of your obedience. Initiate the blessing now.
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I will learn to hear God and obey him as fast as I can.
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Our Father, please give me a willing and obedient heart. Whatever you ask, whatever you command, my answer is Yes. Let the joy begin! Amen.
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