Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Long-Awaited Visitation
Dec 3, 2025
Explore the journey from doubt to faith as John Piper highlights Zechariah's transformation. Discover how a faithful mind treats God's promises as already fulfilled. Delve into the significance of Jesus’ arrival as the long-anticipated visitation and the ultimate redemption for Israel. Piper's reflections weave scripture and assurance, reminding listeners of the power of hope and the certainty found in faith.
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Faith Treats Promises As Done
- Zechariah moves from doubt to confident faith, treating God's promise as already fulfilled.
- John Piper shows that faith regards a promised divine act as good as done.
The Messiah As God's Visitation
- The coming of Jesus is described as God visiting and redeeming His people in an unexpected way.
- John Piper highlights that Israel had longed for this visitation amid silence and oppression.
Simeon And Anna's Expectant Waiting
- John Piper recalls Simeon waiting for the consolation of Israel as an example of expectant faith.
- He also mentions Anna waiting and praying for Jerusalem's redemption during days of expectation.
