Testify of God's Goodness

Luke 1:21-22 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, Zechariah could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
 
ZECHARIAH had seen and heard from God’s messenger Gabriel. But God has silenced the witness of his glory! The Lord wanted Zechariah and the Jews to know beyond all doubt that he had come to do the work he had longed promised to do.
    Have you ever considered God’s remarkable acts in your life to revel what he wants you to do with him? Perhaps he has come to you in a vision or dream. Did he send someone to speak his message to you? The Word has certainly come to you through his Scripture. If we are attentive to God’s presence, your experiences with God in your daily life can be very holy, transforming moments.
    How do you respond to God’s revelations to you? Have you told anyone, for example, “The Spirit revealed this to me as I read the Bible today.”  What extraordinary experience(s) have helped you more personally know God?
    Let’s think for a minute. Would it be remarkable to have a Bible to read? Some reading this will certainly tell you how rare it is for people in their church – and even for themselves – to have a Bible. Surely it is an extraordinary thing to have God’s Word so available to you.
    Or have you thought of this: You have experienced someone praying for you. This is also quite remarkable, isn’t it? Have you heard someone pray love, mercy and compassion for you? Did their intercession to the throne of grace bless you with an extraordinary moment with God?
    Surely we can consider many, many remarkable events in our lives, can’t we? Yes, if you are a Christian, you have received life-changing messages from God. They may sound like these words from God’s Holy Word: “By God’s grace you have been saved into eternal life.” “Confess Jesus and be saved.” “I will make all things new.”
    Certainly, you’ve also heard such teachings as, “I forgive you when you repent.” “I love you.” “Be at peace.” “Rejoice and be glad.” “Come to me, so you can rest.”
    It is good to search the Scriptures, to be attentive to your circumstances and to listen to others’ love for you. In this way you can see and know the many remarkable ways God has spoken to you. Then do something Zechariah couldn’t do that day. Speak about God’s personal messages to you. Help people know the ways God’s remarkable messages have come to them, too.
    As Jesus’ church, let’s put our voices together to tell of his works with songs of joy. (Psalms 107:22)
 
Prayer: Father in Heaven, I rejoice in your remarkable plan to save me to eternal life. In Jesus’ name I celebrate you! Amen.