Zacharias and Elizabeth had given up hope on having a child. Elizabeth was barren and well beyond child bearing age. This all changed one day as Zacharias served in the temple. An angel appeared to him with a promise from God, "“Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John." (Luke 1:13) Zacharias was skeptical, but God delivered on His promise and many lives were changed. No matter how bleak things look, remember as long as God is on the throne there is always hope and hope in Him will never disappoint (Romans 5:5)! 

The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." If Christ is the Lord of your life, you do not have to walk in condemnation. He has forgiven you and will never remember your sin against you again.

Anything, good or bad, we elevate to God's level is worthless in comparison to Him. He alone should sit upon the throne of our hearts. Yet, we are easily distracted by many things each day and rarely realize they are attempting to usurp His rightful place as Lord of our lives. It is time for many of us to ask God to "Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way" (Psalm 119:37).

In this message, our Family Ministries Director, Kelly Crawford examines Ephesians 6:10-20 and shows us how to become a spiritual hero.