When I think about Luke compared to the other Gospels, I think it is very missional minded, showing us a Jesus who went to places to reach people that no one else was going to reach. Keep that in mind as you read through this Gospel. It is my favorite, although John has been growing a lot on me of late. What is your favorite Gospel and why?
Luke 1
I smile as I think about being one of those people waiting for Zechariah to come out and share with us a word about the Lord. Instead, he comes out and he can't speak...i would be freaking out thinking on no, what is God going to do? I would be wrestling trying to figure out the interpretation of my priest not being able to speak. I wonder what the gestures were like from Zechariah to the people? Reminds me though that sometimes God is silent with me and I don't like it. But from this story is also reminds me that even when He is silent, He is still working. He was giving Zechariah and Elizabeth a baby! A baby with a very important part in the story of Jesus. We also play a very important part in the story of Jesus. So when God is silent, He is still very near and He is still doing something that is beyond anything that we could imagine. Wait!!!
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Zechariah. He's a priest. He's smart! He knows God in an academic sense and he is also righteous in the sight of GOd. Yet, when an angel of the Lord appears, he is frigthened. And when the angel explains things to him, he questions. God shuts his mouth but allows his eyes to watch the plan, the hand of God unfold. Assuming we understand God and how God works is dangerous. Placing God in a box doesn't limit God's power, it limits ours. Sometimes, no, most of the time, we should shut our mouths and see what God is up to in the world. - Blaine
ReplyDeleteMy favorite verse in Luke chapter 1 is v.38 where Mary says she is the Lord's servant and "may it be to me as you have said". I think that is a remarkable response to the visit from an angel. I would be full of questions and concerned about what others would think of me ...appparently not so with Mary. - Connie
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the gospels I am always in awe of Mary's faithfulness, even tho she knew what she might face because of her condition in a very conservative society. She was faithful and obedient without question. I often wonder if I would have that kind of unwavering faith! - Ann
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