Hesitant Hope – Zechariah’s Prayer
Christmas Prayers Series – Drew Brown
Big Idea: Zechariah’s prayer rejoices in the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises.
- As a priest Zech should have expected something like this! He knew the prophecies and the promises and yet he is hesitant to believe!
- Zech’s doubt is reminiscent of Abraham and Sarah’s doubt about having Isaac.
- Where in your life are you hesitant to hope? Do you believe your financial situation can ever be better? Your marriage? Your health?
- Why are we so hesitant to believe what we know to be true about God and His faithfulness.
- God “shut-up” Zech for 9 mos to contemplate His promises to Israel!
Take home: Even the smallest thread of hope is powerful when attached to God’s promises.
