Luke 1:3-43 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.
When we read the first chapter of Luke it is our tendency to rush through the first four verses so that we can read the account of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Let's take a few minutes and think about verse 3 and 4 of Luke 1. Doctor Luke is giving us the reason he chose to write about the life of Jesus. Doctor Luke is an historian as well as a medical doctor. He pays great attention to detail. Doctor Luke is a Greek Gentile who is telling the story to those who want to know about the Way and especially to his friend, Theophilus. He wants Theophilus to know that this account will be different from the other accounts because Doctor Luke has a very good understanding of the events in Jesus' life. Doctor Luke sets out to write an orderly account of the life of Jesus. He believes it is essential that his audience see the order of the events. Doctor Luke wants us to know these things so that we can have assurances that they really happened.
When we are given a task to perform, it is good if we can determine an orderly and logical way of performing the task. Doctor Luke's reasons could be our reasons as well. His approach to writing this gospel appeals to me because it is orderly and with research to back it up. Doctor Luke was able to interview people who were a part of the Jesus story. Details were not left out. He was able to piece it together so it was logical and told the story of the humanity of Jesus.
Lord, when you give me a task to perform. show me how to do in a fashion that is logical and shows that I was able to back up my assertions with research and knowledge. Thank you for your leading. Amen.
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