Obedience in Silence: Trusting God While Others Watch
Advent Devotionals, Faith and Obedience, Trusting God’s Plan John Nix Advent Devotionals, Faith and Obedience, Trusting God’s Plan John Nix

Obedience in Silence: Trusting God While Others Watch

It was the custom for a firstborn son to carry his father’s name or that of a close relative. It honored the family and carried forward its legacy. So when Elizabeth, with unwavering resolve, declared, “No; he shall be called John,” the room must have fallen silent.

Confused glances darted back and forth. Whispers rose like steam when you pull the lid off a boiling pot from the crowd. "None of your relatives is called by this name," someone protested (Luke 1:61). Why John? Why abandon tradition for something so unexpected?

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THE ETERNAL KING—GABRIEL’S MESSAGE AND THE PROMISE OF JESUS
Advent 2024, Reflections on Jesus, Advent Devotionals, God’s Promises, Biblical Characters, Prophecies Fulfilled, Grace and Redemption John Nix Advent 2024, Reflections on Jesus, Advent Devotionals, God’s Promises, Biblical Characters, Prophecies Fulfilled, Grace and Redemption John Nix

THE ETERNAL KING—GABRIEL’S MESSAGE AND THE PROMISE OF JESUS

Every detail of Gabriel's message was significant, every word a confirmation of ancient prophecies. In God's economy, there is no waste. The name Jesus, meaning 'God saves,' carried profound significance. Her son would be anything but ordinary. He was the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, the hope of generations. Gabriel declared His greatness. Her son would be the Son of the Most High, a title reserved for God Himself.

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