Today’s Reading: Genesis 1, 2; Luke 1
Scripture: Luke 1:21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.
Observation: The worshipers at the Temple were expecting Zechariah to come out quickly and were surprised when he did not.
Application: It seems that they had, in those days, reduced the priestly intercession in the Holy of Holies to a brief affair. Perhaps just mumbling a few ritualized words memorized over the centuries by hundreds of priests who each took their turn, one by one, in that sacred place. Just going through the motions. Mind-numbed religion. No one expected anything to happen. No one thought that God would actually show up and do business. Surprise!
I think this is not unlike us today. We "do church" pretty much the same way week after week. We show up and put in our time and go home. What if God actually made an appearance and had something to say? I suspect that some folks might be mad that the service didn't end on time.
Prayer: Lord, please surprise us and show up. And may we be expecting you and ready for you.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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