In
the time of the prophet Malachi God answered people who struggled with
the question of why He is seemingly silent while evil people prosper and
the prayers of the righteous go unanswered. At that time God promised
to come and make things right. This coming would be preceded by a
messenger - Elijah the prophet - who would prepare the people to receive
Him. 400 years passed and if anything things have gotten worse. Where
is God? Why do the evil still prosper and the righteous still struggle?
Suddenly God broke His silence in dramatic fashion. Luke 1:5-25
describes for us the way God remained true to all His promises and
teaches us to put our faith in God who can do anything and will always
remember His people. He continues to act not in our time but in His
perfect time for His good purposes.
