Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent

Okoro invites readers to pause during Advent and take a heartfelt look at the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah. This faithful couple receives astonishing news in their old age.As Zechariah goes about his priestly duties, an angel appears and tells him, "Your prayers have been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son. You must name him John."Understandably, Zechariah is stunned. He wonders aloud, "But we are old.How can I be sure of this?"The angel assures Zechariah that what he has to