Week 18 - The Journey Day 4
"The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him." Luke 2:40
Have you ever pondered the humanity of Christ? Why would Jesus need the favor of God upon him? Why do we need the favor of God upon us? We most definitely need His favor and so did Jesus. How? then becomes the question. Jesus lived a righteous and holy life within the protection of the holy family. Church was an important part of their life, worship and daily prayer were an instrumental part of their life.
When we live in ways that reflect His perfect creation God can not but shine His favor upon us for we recognize all as blessings along the journey. Jesus is the perfect way, the new Adam that provides the example. Watch the humanity of Christ, see how Jesus responds in a world denying the deity of God and we like Him will respond in ways that please the Father. Our faith will grow, we will become strong ourselves just like the child Jesus, all the way to the cross.
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father, such a peaceful morning watching creation go about living perfect lives and reflecting their perfect creation. Thank You for the insights into the humanity of Christ and the perfect role of the family. Prayers for greater devotion to You and our own roles within the lives that we live. May they lead in the direction that only Your favor fall upon us. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Queen Mother, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Step-Father of Jesus, Pray for us
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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