Category: Prescriptions from Luke

Mary went to Elizabeth to rejoice with her at the time of their fruitfulness. Who else could possibly begin to understand and relate to Mary except Elizabeth? Also, Elizabeth needed to share her feelings of motherhood with someone who believed, for even her husband had his doubts. Each woman confirmed to the other the work… Read more

“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace with God”. In one brief angelic visitation Mary’s destiny was revealed to her. With the words, “I am the handmaiden (servant) of the Lord and I am willing to do whatever He wants,” she accepted God’s plan for her life. God didn’t pick Mary’s name… Read more

Here is an interesting situation: Zachariah interceding in behalf of the sins of Israel, but unable to accept God’s blessing for himself. How fitting he be left speechless, for the confession of his mouth did not line up with God’s plan. His carnal understanding barred the quickening of God’s word to his spirit. Although he… Read more

Luke 1:5-17 How great is our Father’s wisdom!  How precious His timing!  How overwhelming His grace to those who love and trust Him!  Humanly speaking, according to Jewish tradition, Zacharius and Elizabeth were to be pitied because they had no children.  Perhaps some busy-body even whispered behind their backs that Elizabeth’s barrenness was due to some… Read more

Reading Luke 1:1-4 The Gospel of Luke was written about 58-60 A.D. by Luke, a physician and a Greek speaking Gentile. It is possible he studied at the medical school of Philippi and , after his conversion, pastored there while Paul visited Asia Minor. Luke was a man of loyalty, culture and education whose writings… Read more