The book of Luke opens with the account of Zacharias. He had won the drawing and was burning incense and praying in the temple as all the congregation waited outside. And how they had been waiting!
Zacharias and Elizabeth had been waiting for far too long to have much hope of a child. But they were still faithful and Zacharias was praying. And in Luke1:1-17 God answers. He had not forgotten them but had prepared an extra special gift of a son who would be "great in the sight of the Lord", filled with the Holy spirit from birth, and turn many in Israel back to the Lord. No, God had not forgotten them but said they would have "joy and gladness" (leaping and dancing joy).
Also, the people outside had been waiting. It had been a long 400 years since the last prophecy of the Messiah - the last word of a Savior coming. Malachi had ended with a prediction of the forerunner of Christ " who would turn the hearts of the fathers back to their children" (Malachi 4:6). And now, in this very time and place, the new baby named John is announced as that man. The one who would prepare the way for the Savior ( the most extra special gift possible).
No, God had not forgotten Zacharias and Elizabeth, the people of Israel, or you and I. That extra special answer and gift is being prepared.
Thank you Father for Your faithfulness.
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