The Way of Christian Redemption- God prepares both us and the way before us

Luke 1:67-80

The Power of God's Redemption (v68-71)

• gives us hope- God spoke, He remembered, and honored His Word (v70).
• provides us the power to rise above our enemies and those who hate us (v71).

The Purpose of God's Redemption (v72-75)

• magnifies His mercy (v72) in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
• provides us the setting in which we could serve Him without fear-in holiness and righteousness-for God's glory (v74-75).

The People Redeemed (v76-80)

• often times the tough life in desert is the preparatory stage for His work in future (v80) - the need for encouragement
  
• seems to be alone in serving the Lord at times (v76b) - the need for encouragement
  
• but as surely as the sun rises every morning the Lord does work His way into the heart of man- in ours to be able to do His work (v77), and the heart of those who sit in darkness (v79 NASB).
• God's work can wait because He's more interested in working in me (v80); He'll unleash you when ready.
• God has made in us the ability to grow and be strong!

All these were planned out before we were even born (v66): I'm known by my Father, and nurtured by His Spirit for all His work which has only 1 objective- that all may know God is merciful (v72 & 78).