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The Christmas Gift of Speech - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2024

The Christmas Gift of Speech details logo    Our Daily Bread - Saturday, December 13, 2020
  by RBC Ministries
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The Christmas Gift of Speech

Bible in a Year: Hosea 12-14, Revelation 4

[Zechariah's] mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.
Luke 1:64

Today's Scripture & Insight: Luke 1:62-75

A post-surgical stroke had robbed Tom of his ability to speak, and he faced a long rehab journey. Weeks later, we were pleasantly surprised when he showed up at our church's Thanksgiving service. We were even more surprised when he stood up to speak. Searching for what to say, he jumbled his words, repeated himself, and confused days and time. But one thing was clear: he was praising God! It's possible to have your heart break and be blessed at the same moment. This was that kind of moment.

In the "pre-Christmas story" we meet a man who lost the gift of speech. Gabriel the angel appeared to Zechariah the priest and told him he would be the father of a great prophet (see Luke 1:11-17). Zechariah and his wife were elderly, so he doubted it. That's when Gabriel told him he would not speak "until the day this happens" (v. 20).

The day did happen. And at the ceremony to name the miracle baby, Zechariah spoke. With his first words he praised God (v. 64). Then he said, "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them" (v. 68).

Like Zechariah, as soon as he was able, Tom's response was to praise God. Their hearts were inclined toward the One who made their tongues and their minds. Regardless of what faces us this season, we can respond the same way.

By: Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray
How do you respond when a crisis comes? What's your reaction when you come through it?


Thank You, Father, for the gift of speech. In my times of doubt, be with me to strengthen my faith. Help me learn how to use language to draw near to and honor You.


The Christmas Gift of Speech





 

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