I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Luke 1. “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. Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught” (Verses 1-4). For some reason these four verses stood out to me today. Why? Because the author of this gospel knew what he believed.  He had tested and proved it as “fulfilled”. He didn’t believe blindly, he believed honestly. I appreciate this kind of faith. Before Luke could share what he believed, he had to KNOW what he believed. The same is true for us. Believing establishes our relationship with Christ.  Knowing why we believe grows our faith.

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV).