Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 1:5-7
by: Stephanie Sholtz.
Throughout the Bible, barrenness was seen as a sign of disfavor from God. Yet Luke was clear in this passage that both Zacharias and Elizabeth followed God and were blameless before Him. It is easy to jump to the conclusion that problems, lack, or loss are signs that God is forgetful or does not care. But God is neither forgetful nor uncaring. God had a plan for Zacharias and Elizabeth that their son would be born at just the right time to prepare for the ministry of His Son. He knows our situations, heartaches, and hardships and He also knows the full story of His plans for each of our lives.