Zechariah exalts God for send the Messiah to visit and redeem us, raising up a horn of salvation so that we might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all our days.

Zechariah exalts God for send the Messiah to visit and redeem us, raising up a horn of salvation so that we might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all our days.

At the birth and naming of Elizabeth and Zechariah's baby, it becomes very clear that this is no ordinary child - rather he is a gift of God's mercy who will prepare the way for the Messiah who will forgive sins.

At the birth and naming of Elizabeth and Zechariah's baby, it becomes very clear that this is no ordinary child - rather he is a gift of God's mercy who will prepare the way for the Messiah who will forgive sins.

As we look towards a new year, let us resolve to abide in Jesus - to abide in his word, in prayer, and in love for others, so that we might know him better and draw all our strength and life from him.

As we look towards a new year, let us resolve to abide in Jesus - to abide in his word, in prayer, and in love for others, so that we might know him better and draw all our strength and life from him.

Elizabeth and Mary show us that when we see God rightly magnified and ourselves properly humbled, then we will experience true joy when we realize all that God has done for us in Christ.

Elizabeth and Mary show us that when we see God rightly magnified and ourselves properly humbled, then we will experience true joy when we realize all that God has done for us in Christ.

Mary shows us that the miracle of Christmas is one that we receive as little children - with wide-eyed wonder and wholehearted trust.

Mary shows us that the miracle of Christmas is one that we receive as little children - with wide-eyed wonder and wholehearted trust.