Monday December 30, 2024

Luke 2:36-40

When they had done everything the Law of the Lord required, they went back to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Meanwhile the child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favour was with him.

I have often wondered about the quiet years of Jesus. What was it like to grow up in the little town of Nazareth, what became of his friends and extended family relationships? One thing I am beginning to realize is that life happens faster than I thought. I look at my 12 year old and I swear it feels like yesterday that we brought him home and now we are sharing shoes. In these past twelve years his personality has been formed by many people and experiences and yet I can tell he is his own man. He came to us with his own blueprint. Here and there I can have a glimpse of what sought of man he will become but who knows for sure? We can only pray and stay on message with our raising of the child. I know there is so much out of our control.

Jesus grew in maturity. Are you still growing? As we approach the end of the year can you look back on how much you have grown. Mary Ann shared with me yesterday on how to make resolutions, on how to grow in the coming year. She gave me three points

1. What am I going to START doing differently this coming year?

2. What am I going to STOP doing this coming year?

3. What am I going to CONTINUE doing in this coming year?