Gypped?

Luke 1:5-7 "In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years."

Wow.

Zechariah and Elizabeth were what we would call "good people," right? And they were older and didn't have kids? No way!

Well, maybe they didn't want children? No? But I thought they were good and honored God. Why, since they want children, don't they have children? Don't they deserve to have children? I mean, really.

You see, we forget that God doesn't work off of the same rewards system that we sometimes do.

He loves us. (If I were to say that outloud it would have sounded better. "He loves us. Period.")

He knows us and he loves us.

He knows us and extends grace to us.

He knows how to best glorify Himself through us.

Do you love God? Do you do your best to honor Him? Do you feel gypped in some way? Remember that God loves you and wants to be honored in your life as well. Continue to honor Him and know that He is good and does good (Ps 119:64).