Luke 2:39–40: 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.
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
Your Word is Truth
Do you think that the Lord would like you to be strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and experiencing the grace of God upon you? Is this something that 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
You Alone are God
Without His Spirit, wisdom, and grace, nothing good can happen. – TWEET IT
Your Will be Done
Lord, teach me to set aside all the distractions that keep me from seeking You with all my heart, and all the time.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
