The Song for Generations: Finding Faith and God’s Mercy in Waiting
Advent Devotions, Faith and Waiting, God's Mercy, Biblical Reflections John Nix Advent Devotions, Faith and Waiting, God's Mercy, Biblical Reflections John Nix

The Song for Generations: Finding Faith and God’s Mercy in Waiting

Mary’s song celebrates the enduring mercy of God. God is faithful and his faithfulness has never wavered. Even when His people failed, He remained steadfast. The hymn, “Great is Thy faithfulness,” encourages us, “morning by morning new mercies I see” and Lamentations 3:22 declares, “His mercies never end.”

Take a moment to reflect on the mercy you’ve experienced in your life. Wake every morning expecting to find new mercies for the day. These moments are reminders that God’s mercy is not bound by time or circumstance. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

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Waiting in Silence
Advent Devotionals, Faith and Waiting, Biblical Characters, Zechariah, Elizabeth, Encouragement for Daily Living, Prayers and Reflections, Gospel of Luke, Struggling, Silence, Waiting John Nix Advent Devotionals, Faith and Waiting, Biblical Characters, Zechariah, Elizabeth, Encouragement for Daily Living, Prayers and Reflections, Gospel of Luke, Struggling, Silence, Waiting John Nix

Waiting in Silence

In a world where waiting often feels wasted, Zechariah and Elizabeth remind us of the power of faithfulness in the face of silence. Their righteousness wasn’t a guarantee of a pain-free life. Instead, their suffering—their childlessness—became the stage for God’s glory to be revealed.

Sometimes, we equate suffering with punishment, but Scripture shows us a different story. Zechariah and Elizabeth weren’t barren because of sin; they were chosen for a greater purpose. Their waiting mirrors ours, reminding us that God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels delayed.

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