Faith Over FearSample

When we look at Elizabeth’s experience, we see what is possible when we keep trusting, even when life isn’t going the way we had hoped.

Elizabeth and Zechariah were far beyond childbearing age. But where people saw a couple too old to give birth and have a family of their own, God saw his faithful children and made a way. In this miraculous act, we see God’s infinite power and perfect love on full display. We are reminded of his desire and ability to work beyond human expectation, to bless the faithful in unexpected ways.

And this was no ordinary child but the fulfilment of ancient prophecy, the arrival of John the Baptist, the one who would prepare the way for the Son of God, the Saviour of all.

Through Elizabeth and Zechariah’s story, we get a glimpse of God’s larger plan unfolding. Their years of disappointment and disgrace were not the end of the story, but part of God’s purpose for them. Their lives testify to the power of perseverance in faith and service, even through seasons of silence and waiting. They remind us that when the situation seems impossible, we must fix our eyes on the One who makes all things possible.

In the face of delay, disappointment or doubt, in the face of the impossible, we are called to remember who God is. The One who is faithful, the One who delights in pouring out his blessings abundantly on those who are faithful too.

When fear tells us that time is running out, let our faith remind us that God is never late. He sees your quiet obedience. He hears your silent prayers. And he is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. In his own perfect time.

Let us serve him faithfully, humbly and diligently, confident that he sees, he knows and he will fulfil his perfect plan as we trust in him.

What prayer have you stopped praying because the wait felt too long? What might it look like to bring that back to God today?

Lord, when I grow weary of waiting, remind me that you are faithful. Help me to trust your timing and serve you with quiet confidence, knowing you see, you hear and you will act. Amen.