[The Glory Unveiled]
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. ( Luke 2:52 )
The scripture above says that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature. But behind the scenes, something went into his qualitative and quantitative growth. Jesus had to deliberately choose to grow. So that while His age mates were playing at the market places and the field, He was in the synagogue teaching the teachers of the law. He had to choose between been with the other children or being alone with His purpose. And He chose the later; to grow. Growth is intentional. This is why anyone who will be celebrated must choose to grow in a particular area of influence. And that area becomes a trajectory of where such an individual is heading. Jesus’ early life and associations predicted where He was headed. He chose the path of growth and responsibility. And then the consequent result was that He found favour with God and men. We will also have the same results if we follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Prayer_Bead: Gracious Father, Shepherd of my soul, thank you for showing me to choose growth. Help me to grow in the knowledge of your word and Spirit.
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