Daily Worship

Living through disappointment

Albert Bogle November 29, 2021 0 1
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Luke 1: 5-7 (NRSVA)

5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. 7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years.

There is a lot of information imparted in these two verses. Here is a couple living through disappointment yet, like Job, not allowing themselves to become bitter. They are living blameless lives. Yet the one thing they long for has never happened. It is clear that this passage teaches us that good people have to take their turn of living through the difficult times.

Nowhere in God’s salvation story are we promised that good things will always happen to good people. However we are assured that God promises to honour those who honour him. Let us take time today to honour God.

 

PRAYER:

 

Living God

You are my shield

My badge of honour

You are my defender and comforter

My shelter and refuge

In times of great disappointment

You have kept me from self pity and disbelief

You have stood behind me and before me

And walked by my side in the darkest of nights

You have kept me from falling

Your angels of mercy protect me

Secure in the light and tender compassion of your love

I bow in adoration

Your grace is all I need.