Prepare Him Room: Spiritual Readiness and Formation

True growth in our faith in God is most notably accompanied by transformation in behavior. That’s when we know someone’s faith has truly matured – by how they behave in similar circumstances. Zechariah experienced significant growth and maturation in his faith in a relatively short amount of time.

From the time that the angel Gabriel came to him in the temple and Zechariah responded in unbelief in Luke 1:18-19, to when his son was finally born and Zechariah  confirmed his name in verses 62-63, we can only infer that God had done a great work on his heart and mind to grow his faith. So much so that faith and obedience to God was as natural as breathing.

How has God used time and experience to grow your faith? Has it been through trials and tribulations? Has it been through miraculous or otherwise inexplicable circumstances? Was it brought upon through disobedience or lack of faith?

This Christmas season, consider how God might be looking to grow your faith. This week, take the time to prepare room for Jesus so he can grow you in your most holy faith, to grow you in the righteousness that is revealed from faith to faith, for the righteous shall life by faith (Romans 1:17)!