Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52)
A summary statement of 18 years in the life Jesus, from 12 yrs years old to age thirty. It was a majority of Jesus' stay on earth and it's a marvelous description of how he spent his days!
First, he increased -- a continual growth. Do we reach a plateau in our walk with God, a point in our faith we stop growing, stop studying, stop seeking a deeper relationship with God?!!
We must not allow years to go by being stagnate spiritually. Jesus increased increased his physical maturity with spiritual maturity. As he grew, his relationship with God also increased. Jesus was filled with love for God, purity of heart, and a desire to please his Father in heaven. Our goal should be the same. May we never stop increasing in the love we have for God and the pleasure we bring to God.
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