There Is a Metanarrative

Yes, I believe there is a metanarrative (a postmodern way of saying master narrative, bigger story or master idea).  I believe there is a bigger story coursing its way through my local context and the universe.   

It begins with a communion relationship among the Trinity and culminates with all things being made new to their glory.  In this epic story God’s good creation is spoiled by the evil one as the first human couple is allured into rebellion and death of a relationship with their Creator.  In a masterful way the Son of God executes an eternal plan that requires Himself as a human sacrifice for the redemption of His creation.  With the enemy crushed and humanity reconciled, the Anointed One majestically reigns in His kingdom. 

There is a metanarrative.  It doesn’t dismiss the reality of our individual stories but simply acknowledges there is one much bigger.  It doesn’t diminish our lives but enhances them.  We are absorbed into something meaningful that gives significance and clarity to our lives.

As faith followers we most accurately reflect that there is a bigger story than ourselves when we are living out of our true identity and most certainly don’t when we live in gloom, pessimism, self-hatred and despair. 

In Christ we walk in newness of life, are made alive, set free, are citizens of heaven, beloved, are given eternal comfort and good hope.  The fullness of this abundance shouts that true life is only discovered in the Gospel narrative.