Our daily work and ordinary life is where we learn most the things and ways of God. When Jesus was 12 years old, He went to the Temple with His parents Lk 41-52. He was caught up in the wonder of it all and like any boy got absorbed in all the sights and experiences of life. He had a sense of calling that developed over those few days. He was becoming aware of His destiny. A new awakening within His soul gripped Him, He cleaved to being in His father's house about His Father's business.
But this significant time passed. He had to return to Nazareth and lived obediently to his parents wishes and direction Lk 2:51. He was a good son to His earthly mother and father. He learned a trade and became a carpenter eventually running the business and caring for His widowed mother. Everyone knew Him and liked Him, because He was so pleasant to be with. The Bible tells us ' that He grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Jesus was obedient in earthly ways before heavenly things were trusted to Him. He was not full of presumption, going around doing 'great things' for God or forcing His teachings upon people. He lived and proved His worth in daily living. being honest, kind, committted, faithful, caring, forgiving, reliable, trustworthy, humble, and pure. His ministry and works that were manifest when He was around 30 years of age were built upon the foundation that had been laid during those silent, obedient years in Nazareth. Jesus showed us that ministry comes out of character and that is the way we need to walk.
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