Don’t you love it when things fit together well? That happened yesterday for me as I sat in church and listened to the introductory sermon for the new series called, “Jesus Journey”. The verse “Jesus grew in wisdom” (Luke 2:52) came to my mind and suddenly I realized that my study of the Book of Proverbs would help me to understand exactly what Jesus valued and how He brought God’s kingdom to earth through the way He lived. Jesus knew exactly what it meant to “fear God” – to be awestruck by the awesome plan that His Father had for the ones that He created and loved. Jesus was not only dedicated, but He was enabled, to do what God wanted Him to do. So, Lord, as I look at Jesus, help me to grasp what it means for me to live out today Your ways and Your will – making your Kingdom come to my house and wherever I go. Please . . .
