(One thing that stands out in the Gospel of Luke is how he documents the prayers and prayer habits of others. I hope you have your Bible handy! I gave a little summary but take a closer look how people prayed back then.)
-Luke 1:10 Jews prayed while incense
was being offered by Zechariah, an angel appeared.
-Luke 1:13 The angel declares that Zechariah’s
prayers had been answered. He is to have a child.
-Luke 1:46-55 Mary praises God’s works,
choosing her and His faithfulness to Israel.
-Luke 1:64 Zechariah praises God
because he could speak again. Everyone was amazed.
-Luke 1:67-79 Zechariah’s prophecy
declares God to be faithful in His covenant promises, He uses His people as
servants and his child to make a path for the coming of the Lord.
-Luke 2:29-32 God is praised for
fulfilling His promise. Simeon blesses the Lord for Jesus’ arrival.
-Luke 2:37-38 Anna a woman of constant
prayer and fasting thanks God for the redeemer.
-Luke 23:42 The repentant criminal on
the cross looks to Jesus to remember him in heaven.
-Luke 24:52-53 After Jesus’ ascension
His people we filled with praise and thanks in the temple.
