I became a little lost in thought when I read this devotion page by Stott. Going off what Dan said in a previous post, it is difficult for me as well to be able to fully grasp the meaning of the full divinity and full humanity of Christ- though I do accept it fully.
Then we catch rare glimpses of how Jesus was as a child through Luke yet despite those years being "hidden" from us, I don't feel as if I know Jesus any less.
What I do know of him and what I am coming to learn of him gives me a deep understanding of how Jesus must have been as he grew. I feel that the life Jesus lived as an adult is the fullest testament to how he lived his entire life, beginning from his birth. I know he was loving and gracious to others. He honored Mary and Joseph while glorifying God. He was always kind and compassionate to everyone who needed him. I am sure that he would have stuck up for others as a child just as he did as an adult.
Still, as my love grows for Jesus, it would be nice to know how Jesus made others laugh or how he loved those around him. I find those little details to be comforting and heartwarming. One of my favorite scenes from the movie "The Passion of the Christ" was when Jesus was playfully teasing Mary as he built a table.
In any case, despite those years being "hidden," I still feel that there is a huge richness in just reflecting or pondering about those days of his youth. It helps us look forward to the one day when we could just ask him face to face.
toodles my friends.
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Thnx Dave,
I don't have anything to add but I'm glad to have had the benefit of your insights. It helped me reflect beyond what I read in today's devotion. It helped me do more than just make a mental note on the short bio of Jesus' childhood or His life before His ministry. I made me think more about Jesus Himself.
Pastor James, I don't get it... only few verses of the bible talk about childhood of Jesus. I understand the importance of how he lived his life as a child. but to me, He is still God. of cours, he's going to be perfect in every way in every stage! I just don't understand why dr. stott has to spend 3 days on this subject. what is the significance here? or maybe i'm missing the whole point here. ??
I think Dr. Stott focused this week's meditation on the early childhood period of Jesus' life to emphasize his humanity. Christians are far too quick to see Jesus as divine while giving lip service to his humanity. Jesus' humanity is just as important as his divinity if he is to be our Savior.
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Thank you Dave.....
When we see and talk to Jesus in Heaven, we will have great time listening to stories of Jesus Himself including his own childhood.
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