The Christmas Test (1 Peter 1:3-8; Luke 1:5f) by Come Let Us Reason

There are no shortcuts to sanctification, but neither are there any obstacles which Love and Omnipotence cannot overcome. The key, on the manward side, is obedience; and in particular, passing all tests, great or small, including the test of picking up and going on when we fail. Zacharias learned all this the hard way. And that's why his story is such a great encouragement to us all!