In communication, there is a difference between the spoken form
and the written form.
Obviously, communication is faster in the spoken form.
The verbal expressions and the choice of words are also
varied and fluid.
And things can be better explained and understood when
people meet up and speak face-to-face.
The written form is used in stating procedures, policies
and principles, and it is the preferred form for legality and validity.
But that is a distinction between what is hand-written and
what is type-written.
In the modern-day written communication like text messages
and emails, the words are usually typed in with a keyboard.
Hand-writing is limited to just a few words a day, if any
at all.
In the gospel, when Zechariah wrote that sentence on the
tablet, it was an important and significant moment.
That hand-written sentence “His name is John” was the
beginning of a new era of God's grace, and the outpouring of God's blessings of
salvation.
May what we say and what we write be a testimony of God's
grace and blessings.
May what we say and what we write be words of love that will
lead others to God.