THE POWER OF PATIENCE

LUKE 1:57-80

Pastor Rick Jackson

We are often in a hurry. The old saying is often true that “Haste makes Waste.” There are times of course when time is of the essence but those times are not as often as we often suppose. God however, is never in a hurry. God takes His time, does it right, and knows just when and where to act. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

I. THE FACE OF THE CROWD [v. 57-66]

1. The Crowd Rejoices [v. 57-58]

2. The Crowd Assumes [v. 59-62] Assumption is a dangerous thing.

3. The Crowd Fears [v. 63-66]

II. THE PROPHECY OF ZACHARIAS [v. 67-79]

1. The Work of God [v. 67-73]

2. The Work of the Believer [v. 74-75]

3. The Work of John [v. 76-79]

III. THE WISDOM OF GOD [v. 80]

1. God Has Plans [v. 12-17]

2. God Has Patience

3. God Has Places (for everyone)