March 15
Luke 1:57-80
If you are asked about your children or grandchildren, what are the facts you share about them? Do you tell about their academic exploits, how big they are, or how beautiful their eye color is? No matter how special your kids might be, you assuredly do not share the reasons which Zechariah gave. When Zechariah’s mouth is finally opened and he has a chance to speak of his special child, he actually first does not talk about John, but instead talks about God. Verses 68-75 are a grand declaration of praise to God. Zechariah speaks about God's presence, redemption, salvation, faithfulness, mercy, and act of rescue. Only after discussing the greatness of God, he finally talked about his son. He spoke about the role he would play in God’s salvation history, of John's role as a prophet, and a preparer of the way for the Lord. Zechariah eventually answered the question of how amazing his child was, but first, he wanted to point people to God.
As we interact with people, this should be our heart—to point them to a God who loves them. Talking about us, our kids, our grandkids, our jobs, etc. is not what they ultimately need to know. Instead they need to find a Savior. So, whether someone asks you about your kids or something else, let us learn to use all questions to point to the best answer of all, Jesus.
Father God, help me to make you known today. May I be so captured by your beauty and love, I cannot help but share you with others. Amen.
How can you better steer conversations to Jesus?
If you are asked about your children or grandchildren, what are the facts you share about them? Do you tell about their academic exploits, how big they are, or how beautiful their eye color is? No matter how special your kids might be, you assuredly do not share the reasons which Zechariah gave. When Zechariah’s mouth is finally opened and he has a chance to speak of his special child, he actually first does not talk about John, but instead talks about God. Verses 68-75 are a grand declaration of praise to God. Zechariah speaks about God's presence, redemption, salvation, faithfulness, mercy, and act of rescue. Only after discussing the greatness of God, he finally talked about his son. He spoke about the role he would play in God’s salvation history, of John's role as a prophet, and a preparer of the way for the Lord. Zechariah eventually answered the question of how amazing his child was, but first, he wanted to point people to God.
As we interact with people, this should be our heart—to point them to a God who loves them. Talking about us, our kids, our grandkids, our jobs, etc. is not what they ultimately need to know. Instead they need to find a Savior. So, whether someone asks you about your kids or something else, let us learn to use all questions to point to the best answer of all, Jesus.
Father God, help me to make you known today. May I be so captured by your beauty and love, I cannot help but share you with others. Amen.
How can you better steer conversations to Jesus?
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