Jesus is Essential
Luke 2:46–47: Now so it was that 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 answers.
But Jesus was not exercising omniscience, and neither was he giving the teachers a lesson—“No, Dr. Isaac, you have it all wrong! The correct exegesis is …” It is not even necessary to see Jesus as a genius here, though he may have been. Rather, twelve-year-old Jesus was sinless, intelligent, well studied in the Scriptures, and illuminated by his Father in heaven.
Though Jesus was not exercising omniscience, his knowledge was certainly informed by heaven, and the depth of his participation was stunning. 1
Walking with Jesus
When was the last time you read His word and said: “He amazes me!” Perhaps we should keep reading each day until we can say: “He amazes me!”
You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created. Revelation 4:11
The Lord amazes His people everyday, if they are listening to Him.– TWEET IT
Praying
Lord, thank You for being the only voice that I must hear every day.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1998). Luke: that you may know the truth. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
