After those days Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, “This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.” – Luke 1: 24 – 25

Elizabeth was passed the age when women would normally have children. She had undoubtedly heard and felt the whispers and condemnation that a childless woman would have received in that culture and time. Perhaps, someone would even as gone so far as to say that God was punishing her.

But Elizabeth never stopped hoping and praying that she would someday have a baby. At the same time, she accepted things as they were. When things don’t go your way, it isn’t easy to keep hoping and praying.

God has the power to give us what we need most; a taste of eternal happiness and contentment today.

Today’s Prayer
Lord, I trust that you know what’s best for me and I rely on your judgment and timing. Help me to be content no matter what my circumstances. Amen.