Luke 1:21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.
I guess what strikes me about today’s verses is the normalcy of life after Zechariah talks with the angel of the Lord and is struck mute. That seemed incredibly momentous, while what comes next (verses 21-23) seem utterly mundane.
Luke 1:22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
I’m not entirely sure what I am supposed to make of that. Miracles are so…miraculous. It seems like everything should change–be brighter, clearer, more special. But nothing is different except Zechariah can’t speak and Elizabeth eventually becomes pregnant.
Luke 1:23 When his time of service was completed, he returned home.
Lord, Today feels like a head-scratcher. What am I supposed to take from this miracle in the mundane? Perhaps the lesson is that Your miracles are spread throughout the mundane in our lives and we need to keep a sharper eye out? Perhaps the lesson is that even with the joy of a miracle, life goes on and we need to go on with it? All I know is that You were present with Zechariah and Elizabeth long past the ending of their dream. You never forgot, and You made it happen in Your time and according to Your plan. Thank You. Amen.
Luke 1:24-25 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
Have a blessed day.