The Life and Ministry of Jesus
So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. Luke 2:39–40
What did Jesus do during the “hidden years” at Nazareth? Dr. Luke reports that the lad developed physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually (Luke 2:40, 52). In His incarnation, the Son of God set aside the independent use of His own divine attributes and submitted Himself wholly to the Father (Phil. 2:1–11).
There are deep mysteries here that no one can fully understand or explain, but we have no problem accepting them by faith. 1
Personal Encouragement
Do you think the Lord would like you to be strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and experiencing the grace of God upon you? Is this something you will start praying about every day? Will you start right now?
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3
Without His Spirit, wisdom, and grace, nothing good can happen.
A Prayer
Lord, teach me to set aside all the distractions that keep me from seeking You with all my heart, all the time.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
