Introduction

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's open our hearts and minds to the beautiful tapestry of God's word. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. We are not here by chance but by divine appointment. In our time together, we're going to look at a passage that may be familiar to many of us, but I believe that the Lord has fresh revelation for us today.

Our focus will be on the first chapter of Luke. This passage is a powerful reminder of how God's plans are perfect, how His ways are higher than ours, and how patience is a virtue in times of divine delays. These are truths that resonate deeply in our hearts, truths that can guide us as we navigate the twists and turns of life.

Perfection of God's Plan

In the passage we read, we see Zechariah and Elizabeth, a couple who were righteous in the sight of God. They were obedient, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. Yet, they were childless. Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old. In the natural, their situation seemed impossible. But God had a plan.

God's plan was not bound by human limitations or circumstances. He was not limited by Elizabeth's barrenness or by their old age. His plan was perfect, and it was set in motion at the right time. The angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah and gave him the good news: "Your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John."

God’s plan prevailed. This is a powerful testament to the perfection of God's plan. Despite the odds, despite the impossibility in the natural, God's plan prevailed. His plan was not only for Zechariah and Elizabeth to have a child, but for that child to be John the Baptist, the one who would prepare the way for Jesus.

God’s plan was perfect. John the Baptist had a specific role to play in God's grand plan of salvation. He was to be the voice crying out in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord. God's plan for John was intricately woven into His plan for humanity's redemption.

God’s plan contained interconnectedness. God's plan is not a series of isolated events, but a beautifully woven tapestry where every thread has a purpose and a place. John's birth was not an isolated miracle, but a part of the larger narrative of God's redemption plan.

John’s birth. The birth of John was not just an answer to Zechariah and Elizabeth's prayer, but also a fulfilment of prophecy. It was a part of God's plan that had been foretold centuries before. This shows us another aspect of God's perfect plan - it is prophetic. God's plan is not reactionary; it is always ahead, always foreseeing, always preparing for what is to come.

Divine delays. In the perfection of God's plan, there is also a place for divine delays. Zechariah and Elizabeth had to wait for many years before their prayer was answered. But their waiting was not in vain. It was a part of God's perfect plan. Their waiting was not a denial of their prayer, but a divine delay for the perfect timing.

Pondering on His Higher Ways

As we turn our attention to the higher ways of God, we find ourselves in the midst of a divine mystery ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO