No need for despair
Luke 1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias...
In the days when hopelessness seemed rampant. When herod, a sumation of all carnality, ruled over the Jews, appointed by Rome. Despare, depression, anger. But then God moves, after 400 years of complete silence. Chooses a faithful godly couple, Zacharias and Elizabeth. Dont let lawlessness and despair paralyze you. God is not hindered by worldly circumstances. The Lord looks for those faithful to reveal Himself.