Today's Gospel brings us another story of God's intervention, this time to the "advanced in years" Zechariah, husband of Elizabeth, kinswoman of Mary, betrothed and later, wife of Joseph. Zechariah and Elizabeth were "righteous in the eyes of God" (Lk 1: 6), but having no children to this point, were most likely resigned to remaining a childless couple. Not in God's plan, however. As with Mary, an angel appears and announces that a boy will be born to them who will be great in the sight of the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit, and will turn many to God. (cf. Lk 1: 14-16). The news was so startling, that Zechariah hesitated in doubt, and was struck dumb until the child was born and indeed, as the angel had announced, named John.
We might think that extraordinary interventions such as this, no longer happen, but how often do "angels" appear to us at moments of sorrow, frustration, confusion, or even despair to lift us to safety? And, we can't forget that our guardian angels are very real, and although never acknowledged or thanked enough, they still guard and protect us. Mine deserves a constant "shout out" for the countless times he has protected me for a serious auto accident, just by delaying a move by a second, a second that has saved my life!
We can pray and we do pray for specific needs or wants, but perhaps the best prayer is to ask God to let his plan come to pass, and trust that it will be for the best.
Bro. Rene
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