One fabulous Thinker

  We often remember Elizabeth for the miracle—a barren woman, advanced in years, who became the mother of John the Baptist. But if we stop there, we miss the heart of her story. Elizabeth's faith didn't begin when the angel spoke to Zechariah. It didn't awaken when her womb quickened with new life. Her faith was already there—quiet, steady, unwavering—long before the promise was fulfilled. The Faithfulness That Came First Scripture tells us Elizabeth and Zechariah were "righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord" (Luke 1:6). This wasn't a sudden devotion sparked by answered prayer. This was a lifetime of obedience lived in obscurity, with no applause, no recognition, and no visible reward. Year after year, Elizabeth walked faithfully with God while carrying the weight of barrenness—a burden that society translated into shame. She prayed. She believed. She waited. And still, the heavens seemed silent. But God saw...