“Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them... And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
Every year Jesus and His family went to Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of the Passover. Once, when Jesus was 12 years old, He stayed behind in Jerusalem while His family made their way back to Nazareth. When His parents found Him teaching in the synagogue, they told Him to return home with them. Although Jesus was reluctant, He obeyed and did as He was asked.
Here we have Jesus Christ, the Messiah, given a command by His earthly parents. It’s safe to say Jesus knew what He was doing. He knows it all! He’s the Son of God! But He obeyed anyway. Let’s face it, you too may have to obey someone you feel you are smarter than, have better ideas than, have more experience than, or are more educated than. God puts you in these situations to grow you in wisdom and stature. When you remain humble in obedience you will find favor with God and man.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of obedience Jesus gave to me. I will remain humble to grow in Your wisdom and stature and find favor in You and man. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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