Today’s reading: Luke 1:57-80

“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.” Luke 1:76-80

I know praying this prayer over our children doesn’t really fit contextually or theologically, but the key statements are so good to pray over our kids, the future generations.

Give the nations knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of sins.

That they would be strong in spirit.

I love the language Zechariah uses to describe the coming of Jesus. Like sun shining in the darkness. Guiding us to peace!