A Thought for the week
Week of November 30
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. Luke 1:1-4
Entering the Advent season, we look to the birth of Jesus as told by Luke. Often we don’t start at the first verse of Luke. As you can read above, it’s a little boring on the story front, but there is something to note about how Luke writes his Gospel. He takes in all witness accounts of the life of Jesus. He investigates them carefully to write the story of Jesus. Also, take note of how he describes the other accounts of the Gospel. He doesn’t note them wrong or right but another viewpoint occupying the space of the story.
Looking at Luke’s writing style can help us on how to explore our faith. Keeping our eyes on Jesus, being critical thinkers of the Christian faith, and seeing how parts of our faith can be seen and experienced by multiple views. In a world where it seems we need to pick a side, we can find comfort that Christ is our side and focus. This Christ-centered viewpoints us to where all nations will come to know the Lord when he returns.