I wonder if we practice this type of song anymore. Zechariah is filled with the Holy Spirit, and he isn't solely focused on what's happening in his own life. He sees his story as part of the larger story of God's salvation narrative, and he praises God for being faithful throughout the generations. God has been at work since of old, and Zechariah sees God continuing to deliver God's people. And note the purpose -- God delivers the people so that they can serve without fear.
How would it look for you to praise God in this way? Can you tie your story in to God's larger narrative? Can you see how your story is similar to other stories in the Bible, and recognize how God might be at work in the same way in your life? Such activities give us the confidence to serve without fear, because if we can recognize that the same God who delivered Biblical characters can deliver us, then we trust in our ability to live in holiness and righteousness before God all our days.
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