God Has Visited His People

I. Introduction — Ice Breaker & Rhetorical Questions

A mother once said, “When my child was sick, I felt God was far away.” But the moment healing came unexpectedly, she whispered, “God has visited us.” Church, when was the last time you realized God visited your life?

Luke 1:67–79 is the prophetic song of Zechariah after centuries of silence between the Testaments. No prophecy. No vision. No fresh word. But suddenly—God acts. God steps in. God visits.

Our theme today: “God Visits His People.” And Luke shows us three ways God visits: He redeems, He brings light, and He calls His people to serve.

Point 1 — God Visits Us with Redemption (vv. 68–71)

1. God does not merely watch—He acts (v.68)

The word “visit” comes from the Greek episkeptomai, meaning: to look upon with compassion that leads to action. God does not just observe suffering—He moves toward His people.

2. He brings redemption (λύτρωσις — lytrōsis) (v.68)

• Lytrōsis means liberation through paying a price.
• For Israel: freedom from enemies. For us: freedom from guilt, sin, fear, addiction, and despair.
• Redemption is not a slight improvement—it’s a new beginning.

3. Redemption is God’s covenant faithfulness (vv.72–73)

• God remembers His covenant. “Remember” — mnēmoneuō — means acting faithfully, not merely recalling facts.
• He is faithful across generations.

• Psalm 111:9 — God sends redemption to His people.
• Titus 2:14 — Christ redeems us from all wickedness.

Transition: If God visits with redemption, He also visits with light—light that breaks darkness and gives direction.

Point 2 — God Visits Us by Bringing Light (vv. 76–79)

1. God raises a forerunner who prepares the way (v.76)

• John the Baptist prepares hearts for Christ.
• God always raises voices to prepare His people for a new season.
• We too are called to be carriers of His light.

2. God’s visitation delivers us from darkness (v.79)

• “Darkness” — skotos — spiritual, emotional, moral darkness.
• “Light” — phōs — divine illumination that reveals truth and direction.
• When God visits, confusion lifts and hope rises.

3. God guides our feet into peace (v.79)

• “Peace” — eirēnē — wholeness, stability, harmony.
• Not temporary relief, but long-lasting direction.
• God does not only remove darkness—He leads us into a new path.

• Isaiah 9:1–2 — A great light has appeared.
• John 8:12 — Jesus: “I am the Light of the world.”

Transition: Redemption and illumination lead to transformation—we are visited so that we may serve.

Point 3 — God Visits Us to Make Us a Serving People (vv. 74–75)

1. He frees us to serve without fear (v.74)

• Fear paralyzes obedience. But God breaks fear so we can live boldly.
• Fear of failure, rejection, criticism—God dismantles them through His visitation.

2. We serve in holiness and righteousness (v.75)

• Holiness — hosiotes — being set apart for God.
• Righteousness — dikaiosunē — living rightly before people.
• Workers show integrity. Youth walk in purity. Parents live as examples.

3. This service lasts a lifetime (v.75)

• Zechariah says “all our days”—service is lifelong, not seasonal.
• God visits us so our entire journey becomes worship.

• Romans 12:1 — Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.
• 1 Peter 2:9 — A chosen people declaring God’s works.

Conclusion — A Call to Response

Church, God has visited His people—then and now. He redeems. He brings light. He calls us to serve.

Call to Response:
“Lord, visit my life again. Redeem me. Lead me. Shape me into a servant for Your glory.”

Poetic Ending:
When darkness rises, God brings dawn. When fear whispers, He brings courage. When steps falter, He guides us into peace. His visitation becomes the rhythm of our life.

Quatrain (Pantun-style):
Morning breaks with silver light,
Hope returns in colors true.
When God visits with His might,
He makes all things bright and new.