Our reading for today is Luke 2:52.
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was like as a child? We get glimpses of Him as a baby in Bethlehem and a boy in the temple at twelve, but beyond that, the Bible is quiet. Except for today’s verse. Just one line, yet it carries the weight of His entire growing-up years. It may seem like a passing detail, but look closer—it is more than that.
Luke tells us that Jesus grew in four ways. First, in wisdom. His mind expanded, and He learned how to handle knowledge with care. Second, in stature. He grew taller, stronger, as every child must. Third, in favor with God. His heart reached upward, stretching closer to the Father. And fourth, he grew socially. He wasn’t just heaven’s Son—He was Mary’s boy, Joseph’s helper, a neighbor, and a friend.
Life is the story of growth. To live well is to keep learning, to care for our bodies, to walk with God, and to show kindness to others. Jesus showed us how. He didn’t wait for heaven to live fully—He practiced wholeness here, step by step, year by year.
The question is, will we do the same? We all have strengths, but we also have weaknesses. Some feed the mind but forget the body. Some nurture health but neglect the soul. Others pray well but struggle with people. True growth means facing those weak spots and giving them to God.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.