Remember when Zechariah originally saw the angel? He was uncertain about what God was doing, and so he was silenced as a result.
Here, the child is to be named, and Zechariah no longer has any doubts. He obeys, and his mouth is opened as a result. Notice what comes out of his mouth first -- blessings towards God. He isn't resentful for the trial he has undergone, but instead is eager to bless God.
How do we respond after times of trial? Are we eager to bless God? What can we learn from Zechariah? Often, we're still in the midst of the trial, wondering if we'll be delivered, and it's hard to imagine praising God once more, but Zechariah reminds us that blessings can come after long periods of waiting. The hand of the Lord can still be with us.
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