King of Kings: An Advent Plan by New Life ChurchSample

For years Elizabeth and Zechariah desperately wanted to have a child, and in the first chapter of Luke, we get to see their dream finally come true. Friends and family gather around them at their son’s birth to celebrate this miracle child born to them in old age. While visitors encourage them to name the baby after his father, Elizabeth and Zechariah remember the words of the angel to name the child John, which means “Jehovah is a Gracious Giver.” 

What a powerful and true name for this baby! Not only is John a precious gift to his parents, but he will become the messenger going out ahead of Jesus to prepare people for His ministry. Our hopes and desires are not lost on the Lord. He is the God who gives good and perfect gifts. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He was generous to Elizabeth and Zechariah; He will be generous to us, too, and is ready to do more than we can ask or imagine! 

Application: Take time today to write down five things the Lord has given to you. Thank Him specifically for each of these gifts and tell Him why they are important to you. Ask the Lord to show you someone you can encourage with what God has given you. We believe that what God has done within you He will also use to bless others!