Growing in Wisdom

 Ezekiel 47-48; Luke 2 

“And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him…And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.”

Luke 2:40, 52

To grow in wisdom requires the fear of the Lord and an awareness of his authority and presence in our lives. Jesus grew in wisdom, not just in physical strength. When he was twelve, Jesus’ wisdom was evident to the religious teachers in the temple. He impressed those who listened with his understanding and answers to their questions.

What achievements do we celebrate for our twelve-year-olds?

Sports, dance, academics, and knowledge of the world are all helpful, but are our children growing in wisdom; is the grace of God upon them?

Are they growing in favor with God and men?

To grow in favor with God, we must learn God’s ways and follow them. Each of us is invited to grow in wisdom - it’s never too late to start.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your example of wisdom and invitation to learn from your life and your Spirit/Word, for your glory.”