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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold is as pictures of silver.(Prov.25:11) It is so important to speak the right words to people at the right time to produce the right results. When you think of apples of gold in pictures of silver, then you are thinking of wealth and excellence. When we speak wisdom into the lives of others we are making them wealthy. Therefore we must seek God for He is the source of all wisdom and He will give us just the right words needed at the right time.
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#And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Luke 1:11
The arc angel Gabriel was sent to the right side of the altar of incense in answer to prayer. God hears the prayers of the saints and intervenes by moving right away in the circumstances. The scripture says if my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, seek my face, and repent of their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land. That is what God is doing by returning the hearts of the fathers to their children again. Praise God that we serve an on-time God who moves at the appointed times in our lives when we need Him the most. This was the case as the people were looking for a Savior to come and deliver them from Roman rule and establish the Kingdom to Jerusalem.
#And the whole multitude of the people were praying at the time of incense. Luke 1:10
This was a period of intense prayer at the time of incense, for God was about to move in the first advent, and bring the forerunner of the Lord Jesus on the scene. Thus the people were motivated to pray at the time of incense. As we prepare to celebrate the first Advent of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we too should be in prayer for families to come together in unity. For unto us a Son is given and a Savior would be born who would save mankind from their sins.
#And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. Luke 1:8,9
Zacharias was faithful to the office of the priest's and fulfilled his duty to God to burn incense. The Lord was preparing him for the office of the priesthood with a child, for the Angel Gabriel was about to appear before him with the great news that Elisabeth was going to bare a man-child in her old age.
#And they had no child because that Elisabeth was barren and they both were now well stricken in years. Luke 1:7
I have seen God open many a barren womb, and it was no problem for God to open the womb of Elisabeth in her old age. The promise that it would happen left Zacharias dumb and unable to speak until it happened when the Angel Gabriel told him. All things are possible if you only believe and wait only upon the Lord for He alone is my rock and salvation, So never mind what the doctor may have told you, just wait on the Lord and put all your trust in Him.
#And they he were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord Blameless. Luke 1:6
Zacharias hand Elisabeth were both righteous before the Lord walking in all the commandments and ordinances blamelessly. The would be the uncle and aunt of the Lord Jesus Christ who would give birth to the forerunner of the Lord, John the Baptist. John would be the last prophet of the order of Elijah.
#There 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. Luke 1:5
Dr. Luke goes into detail about the family history of Zacharias and Elisabeth to show the link between Christ and Adam. As Jesus is the Son of man and worthy to take the office of the High Priesthood since He is a priest forever after the order of Melchezidek. He now sits at the right hand of the Father in heaven interceding for the saints on high. We will find out about His reign and right to the tribe of Judah, being a descendant of King David. So let us enjoy the lesson and pray for the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to the truth that sets us free.
#The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen, (Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.)
Paul wanted the Colossian believers to remember his bonds. For him faithfully endured the affliction in prison to preach the mystery of Christ. Grace be with all of us and thank God for Tychicus and Onesimus who wrote this epistle for Paul while he was in bonds, for we are better because of it. Let us rejoice in the Lord always giving thanks to Him for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
#And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it. Col. 4:17
Paul is concerned that Archippus do not neglect the ministry which was given to him and that he burns into flame the fire of the Holy Spirit. Paul wanted him to learn from his example to run the race, keep the faith, and finish the course. For there is a crown of righteousness for all those who do so. Also, all those who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. For these light and momentary afflictions are working an eternal glory in us. So we too must run to win, not as one that beats the air, but keeping the body under discipline so that you will receive the reward at the appearing of Christ Jesus.
#And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. Col. 4:16
Paul is concerned about the Laodicean church, as much as our Lord in Rev. 3:20 when He said behold I stand at the door knocking. Interesting that He is outside of the Church rather than inside because it was a lukewarm church. They were rich in material goods but poor in the faith which is the true riches. He challenged them to put on eye salve so that they could see their nakedness and buy gold tried in the fire. So He warned all those I love I chasten and charged them to repent. We are living in the age of the Laodicean Church and we too must repent before the Lord comes to spew us out of His mouth. So as Paul said let this epistle be read in every church today for it is very relevant.
#Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea and Nymphas and the church which is in his house. Col. 4:15
Nymphas is a brother who was wealthy and was having church in his home in Laodicea, the term nymph in the Greek means girl: so it is possible the gender could mean a woman. It is the only time in the Bible that Nymphas is mentioned. This is how the early church met in homes of believers who were wealthy enough to host them and as we get closer to the return of Christ, I believe churches will once again meet in homes. Salute all those who host these meetings.
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