Luke 1:1-25 ~ The Lord has done this for me

Luke 1:1-25

1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.

8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”

18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” 19 And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. 23 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home.

24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, 

 “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

If we looked at Elizabeth's seat at The Lord's Table, she said, "The Lord has done this for me."


Hannah, mother of Samuel, might agree.

Moses knew of Jesus the Messiah, would Moses agree?

Isaiah knew of Jesus the Messiah and would Isaiah agree?

Jeremiah knew of Jesus the Messiah, would Jeremiah agree?

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

We all know this. But what about a personal salvation? Where is it written Jesus knew me and saved me as Elizabeth believed she was given Luke 1 as a personal gift?

Certainly Jesus loves me and the Bible tells me so:

The Scriptures tell us most dearly of a personal salvation. A personal plan of Father God's.

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

1 John 5:13
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.

Romans 10:9
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

The mercy of God is as vast as the Heavens. Suddenly God is vast about human failings instead of pointing a finger.

Romans 5:8
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,




Elizabeth's words have made Millenniums aware of Elizabeth's Great Joy. A Personal Prayer. A Father God who has comforted her. Almighty God's Willingness to help. The Alpha and Omega enfolds and provides Salvation. And Elizabeth's heart has truly known and understood her Father God's Love for her.



Abba,

Thank You for Jesus. Thank You for the Light of the world. Thank You for the Light of mankind.


Thank You, Father God, You love me. Thank You for loving the people I love. Thank You for loving the people You have given me.
Thank You for listening to our prayers for people we love to be saved from illness and cancer.

Thank You for Your Plans giving me a Hope and a Future.


Thank You for watching over our Nation to Trust in You. Thank You for giving us Your Son and His Great Love telling us to ask You for more Heaven on earth. Thank You for the Nations coming to Your Brightness. Thank You for the communion of saints praying all over the world for Your Care and Love to cover us in the Name of Jesus.

Thank You. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †