Benedictus, also called the Song of Zechariah, is a New Testament hymn of praise and thanksgiving sung by Zechariah, a Jewish priest of the line of Aaron, on the occasion of the circumcision and naming of his son, John (the baptist). In this song, Zechariah basically sung two prophesies - he sang-prophesied about salvation (Luk 1:68-75) and he sang-prophesied about John, his son, as the forerunner of Jesus (Luk 1:76-79). This song is rich in references to Old Testament prophecies that was to be fulfilled.
Leading up to this event, some months ago an angel appeared to Zechariah to tell him that they would have a child. Zechariah and his wife were well advanced in years and Zechariah asked for a sign from the angel that this will be true - and this was the answer from the angel: “you will be mute and not be able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time.” Luk 1:20. It was as if God didn’t want Zechariah to speak against these spoken words - so He pressed the mute button on Zechariah - because life and death are in the power of the tongue…
Have you ever been in a place of unbelief? I have! The best thing to do, is to press the mute button on your mouth, so that the unbelieving thoughts don’t get chance to escape your mouth. It is easier said than done, I know. But faith is the currency in which believers in Christ operate, and faith comes by hearing words… And it is faith that pleases God, not my cry over my situation or circumstance.
So, perhaps, turn the unbelief in a song - like Zecharaih - unmute the unbelief with belief in the Mighty God that can do the impossible - and start to prophecy over your life the promises of God - even if it is only ”Blessed be the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”
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