Scripture to Read: Luke 1:70–72
God used Zacharias mightily to proclaim many things about our Lord Jesus Christ. We read in Luke 1:70–72, “As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old—71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 To show mercy toward our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant.” God used the prophets of old to tell of the coming Messiah, but even they did not know who He would be or when He would come. God tells us this in 1 Peter 1:10–12, “As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.” As God used His holy prophets, He wanted all to know that His plan of salvation would be fulfilled. There is no doubt that Jesus is the One who saves us from our enemies (Ephesians 6:10–18) and that through Him we have victory over our enemies. Also, Jesus came to show His mercy to all who surrender to Him as Lord. Jesus knows the covenant made with Abraham and He came to fulfill it.
Challenge & Application
Knowing all that Christ did for us, how are you living your life to honor Him?
How are you overcoming your enemies through Christ in you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!