There is Peace in answered prayer

Scripture Passage

““How can I know this? ” Zechariah asked the angel. “For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news. Now listen! You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.” Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained speechless. When the days of his ministry were completed, he went back home. After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said, “The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.””

-Luke 1:18‭-‬25

Message

Elizabeth had been barren for a long time, and counted it as a disgrace. Sometimes what we see as a problem is what God uses to prepare us for our Peace. God had been preparing Elizabeth and Zechariah to raise the prophet Elijah in order to usher in the Messiah. Everything was done for them in God’s timing.

Advent is about waiting and expectation. If we wait on God and prepare for His promises, then Peace will find us.

Look for Peace this season. Wait on the Lord to bring you Peace in the answers to your prayers.

Prayer

Dear Lord,

We are waiting. Grant us Peace as You answer our prayers this season. Just as Elizabeth prayed for a child and worked and waited for Your plan, we are working and waiting for the second Advent. Give us Peace. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.