Luke 1:69
Luke 1:69
And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
In this story, the priest Zechariah is celebrating the birth of his son, John, who will grow up to become one of the most powerful heralds of the Messiah. The prophecy is narrated in the form of a song containing many references to the Old Testament. In the preceding verse, Zechariah emphasized God's commitment to the people of Israel and His promise to redeem them. There is a key point to note here, namely that salvation comes from the Lord, and God has raised up a Horn of Salvation for His people. As described in the Bible, a horn represents strength, authority, might, and power. The Lord has raised up for us a Horn of Salvation, a powerful and mighty Saviour from the house and lineage of David who would possess the power and authority of the Lord. Approximately 2000 years ago, God fulfilled his promise to raise up a Horn of Salvation in the house of David, His servant, to provide salvation for us. It was Jesus Christ who was the salvation, and He came as a light not only to the people who walked in darkness but also to the Gentiles in order to lighten their lives.
1 Peter 1:10
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Psalms 27:1
(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.