We often feel forgotten when the waiter takes a long time to refill our drinks, or when an Amazon package takes an extra day or two to arrive. But it's something different altogether to feel forgotten by God. In their childless state, Zechariah and Elizabeth would have experienced a dose of that pain as a couple. In the life of the community, Israel was certainly in that place after 400 years of perceived silence from God. I've personally tasted this and I'm sure you have at times as well.

Zechariah's song (and even his own name) rings out the glorious news, that contrary to our darkest feelings, God remembers us and will never, ever forget us.

Luke 1:5-25 & 1:57-80