A SEASON OF JOY (Part 3)

THE ENCOUNTER DAY 1

A SEASON OF JOY (Part 3) 

TEXT: Luke 1:8-14

8 Now while on duty, serving as priest before God in the order of his division,

9 As was the custom of the priesthood, it fell on him by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

10 And all the throng of people were praying outside [in the court] at the hour of incense [burning].

11 And appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

12 And when Zachariah saw him, he was troubled, and fear took possession of him.

13 But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear a son, and you must call his name John [God is favourable].

14 And you shall have joy and exultant delight, and many shall rejoice over his birth,

You are welcome to your season of joy. Refuse to settle for anything short of joy and gladness and your testimony shall be full. God has something special for his people today, don’t let your own portion pass you by.

Realize that your place of service is a great opportunity given to you by the Lord. Not everybody who desire to be where you are now has the access and opportunity you have. Our text for today tells us in verse 10 that while Zachariah went in to burn the incense, there was a great crowd outside that could not have the access into the Holy place where he was offering incense to God. In the same way, there are many people who are waiting outside the place of worship hoping that your role in the service of God will help their own encounter with God.

As you have access to the presence of God please do not take the opportunity for granted. Do all you can to position yourself for a divine encounter with the LORD.  If you are able to position yourself like Zachariah did, for a divine encounter, as you go about your duty, the people will be able to tell that you have had an encountered with the Lord. 

When Zachariah went in prepared the angel of the Lord showed up and his life was never the same again. Refuse to settle for anything less, go for the glory and it shall be yours in Jesus name. Amen.