Whats in a name? From Gods Holy Spirit.

WHATS IN A NAME? Check out Zacharias and Elizabeth in the book of Luke.In this case it was about how a normally obedient godly man having a bout with unbelief and it cost him about nine months of not being able to speak.In my case that would be tough. lol. When Gabriel spoke with Zacharias He told him what was going to happen to Elizabeth his wife,and that their prayers had been heard.The prayers were about to be answered. Zacharias doubted the angels words so he was made where he could no longer speak,until the promise of God was completed.But also notice what happened after the baby was born and they had come to circumcise the child.The men called him Zacharias,after his father(dad).Elizabeth immediately said no. His name will be John.The Hebrew name meaning,God has been gracious,has shown favor.All of a sudden,Zacharias (not being able to speak),ask for a tablet to write on.He wrote the childs name would be John,just as the Angel had told him in the beginning.Guess what? The Bible then says His mouth was opened{immediately},and he began to praise God.All that dwelt around them began to fear.Then they spread the news all around the hill country of Judea.Notice...this is the kind of gossip we need from our church.Praises of God,all over the church,the neighborhood,our jobs etc.Then ZACHARIAS WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST.And began to prophecy about all that was to come from his son John.As i study this scripture The Holy Ghost teaches me that we should watch our unbelief.There are consequences!It then teaches me what is the correct thing to talk about with fellow Christians in my local church.(wow)......to stay in the place where God has put me,take Him at His word.Wherever i find myself in His service to trust Him,for God is faithful to accomplish his promise.Psalm 86:15,Gods steadfast love and faithfulness.Deuteronomy chapter 7:9.keeps his promises to thousands of generations.Lamentations chapter 3:verses 22-23.Check out Romans 3:3. Wow. It simply ask the question.Do you dare think that just because i am unfaithful,that He (GOD)is? 2ND THESSALONIANS 3:3 BUT THE lORD ALSO IS FAITHFUL.As i go on i find more and more scriptures of the faithfulness of the Lord.I almost get raptured.As i pray and study more,the Holy Spirit fills this ole boy with a heavenly adoration of God my Father.And His son Christ,my redeemer.I think that we should praise him more.Then the Holy Spirit will be more welcomed in our homes and our churches.MY PRAYER: Heavenly Father,all Holy heavenly Father....draw all men to you.Because you are fAITHFUL.!!! AMEN. The story of the birth of John the baptist...... taken from the book of Luke chapter 1:verses 57 thru 80.