Be it unto me according to your word by Ivan Ho 24 Dec 2020 The true story of Christmas shows the contrast between the right response and wrong response (or no response) to the prophetic word of God. Zacharias responded in unbelief when an angel of the Lord prophesied the birth of his son John. As a result, he was made dumb until the promise was fulfilled. Sometimes, God stops communication with unbelievers, naysayers for a season without allowing them to negate the prophetic word. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth....