Elizabeth and John

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Read Luke 1:23-25, 64-66

23 When his time of service was ended, he went to his home.

24 After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, 25 “This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.”

64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 Fear came over all their neighbors, and all these things were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea. 66 All who heard them pondered them and said, “What then will this child become?” For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.

Elizabeth became pregnant, just as the angel had said. But did you catch how she responded? Look again at verse 25. Who did Elizabeth thank? Who did she say had been kind to her?

Yes. God! Elizabeth knew that only God could do this! She chose to celebrate because God can do anything.

When something awesome happens, what do you do?

Do you tell someone? Do you take all the credit for the good thing that’s happened?

It might seem a little strange at first. But it’s important to remember that God is the source of every good thing. Even the things you think you’ve accomplished on your own – like getting a good grade or making the winning shot. Ultimately, God is the one who gave you that brain and all that ability. Just like Elizabeth, we can stop and say ‘Thanks, God’ and celebrate because God can do anything!

Finally, the time came for John to be born. After months of silence, Zechariah was finally able to speak! What was the first thing he did?

Unscramble the letters below to make 3 words below to answer:

E H S P A E I R D D G O

The Bible tells us that right away, Zechariah praised God. He said, “Thank you, God!” He took time to celebrate knowing God could do anything.

After years of waiting and praying for a baby of their own, God had given them John. And this baby would grow up to prepare the way for Jesus. John would become Jesus’ biggest cheerleader, his biggest champion. John would be the one to say, “Don’t look at me, look at Jesus! He’s the Savior you’ve been looking for.”

So what’s been happening lately that’s worth celebrating? Make a list and then pray, thanking God for all God’s done for you.

You could do what Zechariah did! What if first thing in the morning, before your feet even touch the floor, you stopped and praised God?