Having been struck dumb for nine months due to his doubt, Zechariah holds his baby son, and having transcribed his name on a writing tablet as John, he speaks anew, speaking words of praise over the boy, drawing deeply from the well of his knowledge of the promises given to his people in the past. These words were no longer mere words on a page, but were now life to him. Listening to his words, we should reflect if we have allowed the truths of who God is to become dulled by familiarity, and if we have, to come again before Him this Christmas and be reminded of the God who saves, who intervenes and who is alive.

Music:

Ikson - Last Summer
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