Luke 1:67-79

There are moments in life when the light finally breaks through—when what was confusing becomes clear, when what felt dark begins to dawn with hope. Scripture tells us that when God moves, His people often respond in song. That is exactly what happens with Zechariah. After months of silence, he is filled with the Holy Spirit and bursts into a prophetic song declaring that God has come to shine His light into a dark world.

In this Spirit-inspired song, Zechariah proclaims that the coming Messiah brings salvation—God’s long-promised rescue. He reminds us that this salvation leads to worship, for we are redeemed to serve God without fear. He announces that his own son, John, is God’s chosen instrument, the forerunner who will prepare the way for the Lord. And he ends by celebrating the profound peace that God’s light brings, guiding our feet out of darkness and into the way of peace.

This Advent season, as we continue through the Songs of Luke, Zechariah’s song invites us to behold the One whose light brings a plan, a purpose, a prophet, and peace. Jesus has come—and the dawn has broken.