This is the
only scripture about Jesus from the time presented for purification in the
Temple forty days after His birth, along with His mother as required by Jewish
law, until He was twelve years old and went to the Temple in Jerusalem,
assumedly for His bar mitzvah, as well as for the annual Feast of the Passover.
The grace of God…unmerited favor…was on Jesus. He was perfect. He didn’t need
grace—but He got it anyway. Can you imagine a perfect child? One who didn’t
argue with his siblings…or sass his parents. He probably assisted Joseph in the
carpenter shop and then helped his mom with dinner—without being asked!
What a dream! And when asked to carry water…he likely carried two jars, instead
of just one. Can you imagine how jealous his classmates would have been—he knew
all the answers…and treated everyone kindly. That alone would have made him a
target for bullies. But he had wisdom and grace. He increased in wisdom. Are
you increasing in wisdom? How do you do that? Ask Jesus. "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will
receive." Matthew 21:22.
RSVP:
Jesus is sharing with us that as a child, God’s grace was on Him…and He
increased in wisdom. How will you respond to His invitation today to ask for
wisdom?
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus, please increase Your wisdom in us, our children, grandchildren
and friends so that we would live in a way that pleases You. Surround us with
Your grace that even though we don’t deserve it we would be seen like You in
our Heavenly Father’s eye.
© 2014 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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