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God Remembers

Luke 1:5-7

In the days of King Heron of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. But they had no children because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both of them were well along in years.

The name Elizabeth originates from a Hebrew word meaning “to adhere to.” Zechariah means “Jah has remembered.” Both Elizabeth and Zechariah were rule followers. They did what was right, yet they had no children. Of all the people who should have been blessed, they were most deserving.

We’ve all seen people blessed who broke the rules and still received the reward. Why did she get the blessing I deserved when I worked harder for it? What have I done wrong that I cannot receive what I desire most? How can she be so blessed after the kind of life she’s lived? Why does she have everything I want when she does not honor God? That type of mentality is a works based, self-effort perspective that does not comprehend God’s grace nor His purpose.

Elizabeth and Zechariah were faithful people. Regardless of how they may have felt about their situation, they continued to honor God. One day, God remembered their faithfulness and took notice of them. He had them in just the right place at just the right time for His blessing to flow. He will always remember faithful people who follow Him. While our blessing may come later than we hope, it will come at just the right time.

If you are struggling with the success of the wicked and the frustrations of the righteous, know today that God remembers the faithful. Determine to honor Him, regardless of whether or not you get the blessing you desire. His appointed time may very well come when you think it is too late, but He will intervene in a way that satisfies your longing and brings glory to Him. You cannot earn God’s grace; you merely wait and believe for it. Adhere to His commands today, and He will remember you tomorrow.

Have a blessed day!

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