Luke 1:5–14 (ESV)
5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord.
7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.
8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty,
9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”
14 “And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.”
In this passage, Pastor Nazario Sinon reflects on Zechariah and Elizabeth — two faithful servants who waited long for God’s answer. Though they were righteous and obedient, they remained childless for years. But in God’s time, their prayer was finally heard.
Through this story, we are reminded that God’s delays are never denials. He hears every sincere prayer, even when the answer seems late. His timing is perfect, His promises sure, and His purpose greater than we imagine.
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