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Friday, December 23, 2016

December 23 - Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent

Trust, for He Keeps His Promises

Elizabeth knew her son had a great destiny, especially after Mary's visit. Perhaps Elizabeth knew what Malachi's words about a messenger in today's first reading would mean for her son. Perhaps she knew to have faith in the Lord's promises – no matter how long ago made – when she knew to call him John, and that this was what the Lord intended. Her husband chose to have faith in her faith, and by this, he was able to speak again, when he also upheld the will of the Lord. All this before baffled neighbors, who were all for tradition and had much to say on the matter in their surprise at witnessing such a miracle; “What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.”

As we think upon this short scripture, take a moment to think on your trust in God, and the promises he has made to us – Even when we feel like we have no "great destiny" like those whose stories we know from the Bible. Even when our friends, families and neighbors cause us to doubt those promises or question our reasoning for our belief. Even when it takes longer than you expected – Do you trust the Lord to keep His promises, not just to us all, but to you?

Raina Shannon
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