In the gospel of Luke, the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, an elderly couple who served God, is told. They anxiously awaited the fulfillment of the promise of having a child, however, the advanced age of both seemed to make this promise impossible to fulfill. However, even in the face of contrary circumstances, they remained faithful and persevering, waiting for God to fulfill his word.
Zechariah was a priest, and while he was performing his duties in the temple, the angel Gabriel appeared and announced to him that his wife Elizabeth would conceive and bear a son. Zechariah doubted the angel’s words and, as a result, was mute until the child was born, as a sign of the promise’s truthfulness. On the other hand, Isabel received the news with joy and gratitude to God, demonstrating her faith and hope in the fulfillment of the divine promise.
The example of perseverance and trust in God that Zechariah and Elizabeth leave us is an inspiring model for all Christians. Even in the face of difficulties and obstacles, they did not lose faith and hope in the promise that had been made to them. They continued to serve God and trust in his providence, even if it meant waiting for many years.
The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth teaches us that, in waiting for God’s promises, we must trust in His faithfulness and goodness. He is the God who keeps His promises and always acts on our behalf. The psalmist says, “I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined to me and heard my cry” (Psalm 40:1). Waiting can be difficult, but with God’s help, we can persevere and trust that He will do what’s best for us.
In summary, the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth teaches us about the importance of persevering and trusting God’s promises, even in the face of difficulties. They patiently waited for the divine promise to be fulfilled and were rewarded with the joy of having a child. May we follow their example and wait with faith and confidence on God’s promises in our own lives.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
70. Where does the soul come from?
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
63. What is the place of the human person in creation?
43. What does it mean to believe in only one God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
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