Yes I believe in Metanarrative, but....

Is there an overarching story linking all events and history together? I believe so. But.

It's a big but too.

Understanding our narrative as followers of Jesus must lead us to humility and gratitude. This is not always the case.

Think about it.

When you feel like you know the themes for everything that happens and can connect the dots for every experience in history to a certain position or statement you are walking on dangerous ground. Dangerous because pride and arrogance often creep in.

Outrageous examples?
Every Inquisition that's ever occured.
The Holocaust
Ethnic cleansing

Not so outrageous examples?
Narrowminded Theological structures which lead to judgement upon your neighbor
Justification of fruits other than the spirit.

Love is the way of God.

So I'm watching a TV preacher last week. He says, "As a Christian you are know by your fruit. If you are a Christian it's offensive to the world and the world is going to get angry at you. If people aren't angry with you, then you aren't following God. You need to read your Bible to get right with God."