Impact on Others

Continuing to look at John the Baptist in the book of Luke.  Looking at the impact of His birth (remember he is called to prepare the way of the Lord).  A quick summary of Zacharias, his father's response earlier in Luke when the Angel came to tell Zacharias he would have a child in his old age.
Luke 1: 19-20
And the angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings.  But behold, you will be mute and not 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.”
and so he spent the months waiting for his son unable to speak... but upon his birth he responds in obedience.
Luke 1: 63-66
And  Zacharias asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, “His name is John.” So they all marveled. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God.  Then fear came on all who dwelt around them; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judea.  And all those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, “What kind of child will this be?” And the hand of the Lord was with him.
Even in our fear and disbelief God shows us His grace and mercy and allows us to be a part of His plan.  Family, friends and this city were impacted by Zacharias and the birth of John.  How will you impact those you have influence on this Christmas season?