Nov. 2/18 - - Luke 1:1-4 - - Confident Truth

Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided 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 1:1-4 NIV

Why do you believe what you believe? What is your authoritative source? For some people science is their greatest authority. Interesting because the "certainties", ideas and theories of science are always changing. Science textbooks are written by men and women who are just as fault-filled as the next person. There are disagreements within the various factions of science writers and theorists.

Others trust themselves. I am my own final authority. Interesting. Where are you getting your "truth" from? Teachers? Movies? If you can't even keep your own New Year's resolutions for more than a day or a week or two, how can you keep to your own principles?

For me, the Word of God is my final authority. From beginnings in Genesis to the triumphant victory of Christ over all in Revelation, it is given to us by God communicated to men who faithfully wrote it down. The Spirit of God preserved the Scripture through the centuries. It is my certainty in a world that is constantly changing its values as quickly as fashions change.

Thank You, Glorious God, for Your Word of Truth. Though the grass withers and the flowers fade, Your Word stands True forever and ever. Lord Jesus Christ, send Your Spirit to continually capture my heart and steer me ever deeper into the rich mine of wisdom found only in Scripture. Amen.