Why is Christmas such a magical time of year? I think its because
everyone is expecting a miracle at Christmas. Consider all the popular
movies. Each one has a miracle as it's central plot. Whether it's a boy
hoping his parents get back together, a shop-owner hoping he can keep
his business running, or a town who needs a new hero to help "save
Christmas."
You might be reading this and wishing for your own miracle this
Christmas. It's probably much smaller than what makes a holiday movie.
But it no less important to you.Maybe you're hoping our prodigal comes home. Maybe you're wishing for a job. Some are yearning for a special someone to sit next to you by the fire.
2,000 years ago, there was a couple who hoped for their own miracle. But like many, they had long given up on this dream. Zacharias and Elisabeth prayed for a child, but year after year, that prayer went unfulfilled. So, they gave up on the dream.
But this couple didn't give up on God. They stayed faithful.
