Over the next few days till Christmas I would like you to take a journey with me in anticipation. Let's daily look at the events leading up to the birth of Christ with a sense of anticipation of His arrival into this world and into our lives. (Inspired by the Book "The Miraculous Journey" by Marty A. Bullis).
Advent - Day 15 - A FULL BIRTH STORY
It seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. (Luke 1:3, 4 ESV)
Going from Mark's opening chapter to Luke's birth narative is like moving from a deli-take out meal to a rich seven course dinner. Luke is generous with details and desirous of providing an orderly account of the Advent of Jesus.
Luke is the type of story you would like to hear from you mother 40 years after your birth. "Tell me how I was born, Mom." We want someone who is willing to take the time to give a biography of our beginning, someone who doesn't want to rush or miss any of the important details. Many of us don't have an account like this, don't have mothers with great memories, or families doting on our history. But in Luke we have something to whet our appetite for birth history. God made sure we had a great account of how He brought His son into the world.
Our story ties into Christ's story just as much as John the Baptist or Paul the apostle. We were set apart for a holy work, called even in our mother's womb and set apart for a great work for God. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)
You might not remember your birth or the details but someday God will recount it to you and remind you that before you were ever born - He had you on His mind. His plans and purposes are great and wonderful for you. Don't let life pass you by without getting on board of God's redemptive work to make you part of "His Story."
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