What does Luke 1:59 mean?

Luke 1:59 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 1:59 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

57Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

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