The Christmas story is filled with wonder, but it is also filled with real people who struggled to believe what God was doing around them. In Luke 1 we meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple who had no idea how their long season of waiting would become part of God’s plan to bring the Savior into the world. Zechariah wrestled with doubt when an angel announced that their prayers would be answered and that their child would prepare the way for Jesus. His silence became a sacred space where God taught him what he could not learn in the noise. Their waiting showed that God is always working on more than we can see, even when the timing feels confusing. Their story reminds us that doubt does not disqualify us and that nothing is impossible with God. Mary believed because of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and you can too. You can believe for it today.
“The Struggle of Faith - True Story - Pastor David Uth - First Orlando” is a sermon by David Uth from First Orlando in Orlando, FL. It is part of the “True Story” series. Published November 30, 2025. Topics include Faith, Prayer, Christmas and Hope. Watch the full sermon free on ChurchGrid.
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