-December 27, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Friday,
“Now so it was after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were astonished at His understanding and His answers.”
(Luke 2:46-47).
Luke gives more detail into the early life of Jesus than the other of the gospel writers. Even with that said, we don’t know very much about the first thirty years of the life of our Savior—what we do know though is a blessing. He worked in Joseph’s carpenter’s shop.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem and spent about two years there. He was taken to Egypt for another couple of years, before settling in Nazareth. Each year the family would travel from Nazareth to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. One such time occurred when Jesus was twelve years old. It is if Luke takes us on the trip so that we can see and hear what went on.
The family travelled in a large caravan for the Passover, which lasted for fourteen days. When the family returned, the young Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. They went a full day’s journey before they knew that He was missing. I’m sure they thought Jesus was among the other boys playing.
When they returned to Jerusalem, they found him in the temple sitting with the teachers of the law, both listening to them and answering their questions. He was so advanced, way beyond His years.
Luke 2:40 says, “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” Even from a young age, He was different from the other kids. He loved the things of God.
Jesus amazed those teachers and those who sat with them with His understanding and His answers. He was a prodigy. He was a scholar at such a younger age, though He never attended the rabbinical schools of the day.
There is a great lesson for us to learn the Word, know it, understand it, and apply it to our lives. And parents, please teach your children about Jesus and the Scriptures. It is never too soon to start. Children have such innocence, inquisitiveness, and inspiration, far exceeding adults.
One of the best ways to learn is to ask questions, and children ask a lot of good questions. They want to know. Let us ask God to teach us today so that we may grow. Jesus grew in His humanity as evidenced by Luke 2:52, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.”
Have a blessed day learning, growing, and maturing in Christ. Stay safe and healthy.
A thirst for knowledge is great as long as you are drinking from the Word of life.
Dean
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