DCLM Higher Everyday 8 March 2025 — The Example Of Elizabeth
DCLM Higher Everyday 8 March 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Example Of Elizabeth
Topic: The Example Of Elizabeth
Text: Luke 1:5-24
5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,
9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.
11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
20And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
22And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
24And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
Key Verse: “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless” (Luke 1:6).
Message
“In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings: others buy crutches,” wrote Harold W. Ruolf. This reflects Elizabeth’s life as shown in our text. She trusted in God amidst life’s challenges. Like many women of faith, she had her fair share of fertility struggles. Her story offers us fresh encouragement for each day of trial in our lives as believers. There are sterling qualities in her life that made her stand out as a pious woman. She served God with her husband in holiness. She was patient in waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promise without complaining. She had faith in God. On this International Women’s Day, pray for women to learn from Elizabeth.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 7 March 2025 – A Life Of Lukewarmness
Friend, you need to remain obedient and faithful to God even if you have not seen the fulfillment of His master plan for your life. Whether you want to have higher education, start a business, initiate a mentorship programme, or whatever it is, put your trust in God; and doors will open for you. God specializes in doing the impossible. Never lose faith in God’s unchanging power.
Quote: She had faith in God
Challenge: Walk with dream helpers and not dream killers
Prayer for today: Lord, help me and my family to trust you always.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
