“Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.”       Luke 1:6 NIV

Even though the times were spiritually dark, here were Zechariah and Elizabeth, “righteous in the sight of God”. When Luke states that they were “observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly”, he does not mean that they were sinless. Rather, they walked consistently in the fear of the Lord, seeking to obey Him in all their ways. Mary and Joseph were another godly couple in Israel. It was through such people, quietly living in godliness, going about their normal lives, that the Lord brought about this great breakthrough in salvation history. If God brings about revival in our day, it will be because His ordinary people walk in obedience before Him, seeking His kingdom and glory. You may think, “Who am I? What can I do? I am not particularly gifted. I am unknown in the Christian world.” But look what God did with these lowly yet faithful people! You may not be able to preach like John, but John wouldn’t have been there had it not been for his faithful parents. If you walk in daily obedience before Him, calling on Him to pour out His grace on your life, church, and land, He could use you as the mother or father of a great Christian leader who would turn our country back to God. Be encouraged to never stop being faithful and consistent in prayer and the reading of God’s Word.

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, help us by Your Holy Spirit to be consistent in prayer.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord God, bring revival in our day, as we, Your ordinary people, walk in obedience before You, seeking Your kingdom and glory, through consistent prayer and the reading of Your Word. AMEN

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

Romans 13:11-13

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