Luke 1: The Beginning

 

Luke 1: The Beginning

The narrative of a Gentile Doctor who, after spending time side by side with Apostle Paul, was convicted in his heart, to write an orderly account of things we have been fulfilled among us by God, so that every believer may know the exact truth of the history and doctrine of faith. (Luke 1:1-4, AMP)

 

1.   The Servant

In his divine wisdom, God eternal had already fixed the manner and time of the redemption of his people.

 

He chose servants even before they knew it, called them and set them apart. As the word of God said:

 

Ephesians 1:4 (KJV) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.

 

John the Baptist, who will prepare the way of the Lord, was prophesied 700 years before his birth and he was set apart even from conception.

 

Isaiah 40:3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

 

Luke 1:15 For he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

 

Luke 1:76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

 

In the same manner, Mary, the virgin, was prophesied about same time to carry a child of God.

 

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel.

 

Luke 1:35^a And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you

 

 

 

As we are called and set apart for the works of the Lord, we serve in selflessness as John the Baptist had lived his life solely to proclaim repentance for the forgiveness of sins, in obedience and submission as Mary had declared, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord: let it be to me according to your word.”

 

2.   The Message

Our Purpose

Luke 1:74-75 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

o   Our lives are mirrors of the Holy and Righteous God that we serve.

o   We are not weary nor shaken for our anchor is the Lord, powerful and mighty. No weapon formed against his children will prosper.

o   We endure to the end as we wait for our Blessed Hope.

Our Directive

Luke 1:77-78 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins.

Exactly as commanded in Matthew 28:18-20

o   And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

 

3.   The Saviour who is to come

Luke 1:33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

 

o   Is the King of kings and the Lord of lords

Rev. 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

 

 

o   Yet took the form of a servant, to be in every respect a man

Philippians 2:7 but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men

 

o   He came to serve and not to be served

John 13:14-15 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example that you should also do just as I have done to you.

 

 

REFLEXION:

Ø What is the purpose of my salvation?

Ø Is my redeemed life give glory to Jesus who came and saved me?

 

LET US PRAY:

        Almighty Father in heaven, we come before you Lord in thanksgiving for the freedom and newness of life that you gave by your selfless act on the cross. We give glory to your Holy Name, our God of love full of grace and mercy, who lives and reigns forever. Count us worthy Lord to enter into your Holy Presence everyday. We cleave unto you Lord, for everything we are is yours. May our daily walk pleases you oh Lord, the works of our hands blesses others and words from our lips are beautiful aromas to you.  Thank you Father for everything. Honor, praise and glory are yours alone, forever and forever. In Jesus mighty name, we lift this prayer unto you. Amen.

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PASTORA MALOU - JCRC AL BUSTAN