Upper Loft Meditation - Luke 1

“Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, Therefore, … it seemed good also to me 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 1:1,3-4

Luke sets the focus of his Gospel as an orderly account for the “most excellent Theophilus.” Theophilus was a person of position and one whom Luke had very likely baptized. The purpose of writing this account is that Theophilus would “know the certainty” of what he had been taught. The book of Luke is not meant to be an introduction of the Gospel but an affirmation of the authenticity of the Good News of Jesus.

The root word for the word translated “certainty” is a compound word of “not” and “to fail”. It means that this is a sure thing. This story is the truth. It can be counted on with your life.

Our age is one that doubts everything. Certainty is considered a rare element that dissolves rapidly.

The power of the Gospel is that the Spirit of God is persistently preserving and proofing the integrity of the message. This is to be believed.

There is a great need today for followers of Jesus to know what they believe and why they believe it. This is the foundation from which you can explain the hope you have within you.

The intent of telling the gospel story is for the benefit of another. All of us need to be Gospel storytellers who believe with certainty!