In today’s verse, which should be read in its context of Luke 1:5-25, we see the angel of the Lord appearing to and speaking with John the Baptist father while he was performing his priestly duties in the Temple in Jerusalem. The angel Gabriel’s message that day concerned the birth and ministry of his son and the ministry God had for him. The naming of Gabriel who was the angel appointed over Israel is significant here in that His appearance brings greater credibility to the event for Zacharias.
The focal point here could be on the Age of Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth. The real focus here is on the role which John is to have in making ready a people for the lord. This is accomplished in accordance with Old Testament prophecy concerning the coming of Messiah.
Today, you and I can rejoice that God cared so much about the fulfillment of His plan of salvation for us that each and every detail of it is laid out beforehand so that as we see it fulfilled and rejoice in His love for us as seen in every detail of His planning for our redemption.
Your salvation is not an accident or an impulsive emotional decision made by you in a moment of emotion, but a decision made as the result of God’s eternal plan made on your behalf to make you one of His people.
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