Righteous and Barren | Dec. 3rd

 “There was a priest named Zachariah. And he had a wife...and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.”

   Luke 1:5, 6-7

  Beloved, our life may be blameless, but that does not mean it will be without trials. Sometimes Christianity is presented as a means to better your life. If you want to be happy or successful, serve God. If you want a good marriage and children who are obedient, serve God. If you want your best life now, think positively and include God in your life. These desires are not wrong, but God is not a means to an end. The chief end of our life is to live for the glory of God. Regardless of the experiences of life.

  Zachariah and Elizabeth were righteous and faithful, yet they faced the pain of unfulfilled longing. Their steadfastness teaches us that we live righteously, not for personal gain, but because we love God and He alone is worthy. Christ Himself is our reward, offering us true peace, joy, and contentment.

  Let us follow the example of faithful obedience left to us by Zachariah and Elizabeth. The grace of God proved sufficient for them, and that same grace will enable us to live for the glory of God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight