We often think about Zachariah when we read the first part of Luke. The angel Gabriel visiting Zachariah in the Temple, Zachariah gripped with fear, the Angel Gabriel proclaiming peace and promising a child. Zachariah questioning Him only to be scolded and punished with his voice taken away. I love this whole section but what I’ve grown to love most is how the section ends. It ends with his wife Elizabeth. Her words bring me peace, hope and a smile.

“How kind the Lord is!” Elizabeth exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.” - Luke 1:25

Truly special gifts usually involve preparation and waiting. From the exit of Eden, a promise of redemption and a hope were given. The divine whisper continued speaking through all the prophets: Something special is coming. Wait for it. Watch for it. Hope in it.

The prophetic voice of God was silent for 400 years. The time between the Old and New Testament. Then God broke the silence and spoke through Gabriel to Elizabeth and then to Mary. Now he speaks through Zechariah. And when God spoke, it’s all through the central theme of Jesus.

This verse is part of Zechariah’s Song found at the end of Luke. Zechariah’s song is a prophecy. A prophecy which spoke first of the unborn Jesus and plan for salvation and then to his new son John and his place in God’s great plan of redemption.

One of my favorite songs right now is Behold by Phil Wickham. I absolutely love it. We wanted to share this lyric set with you here. Rejoice with us in this! Divinity incarnate. Our Creator, Our Savior is here breathing OUR air. He’s here.