“For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6(KJV).
In the cause of fulfilling His earthly ministry of providing redemption to humanity, Jesus Christ was born a child to the world but was given as a son to pay the price of sin. That is why the scriptures says in John 3:16(KJV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life”. In growing into this sacrificial stage the bible says in Luke 2:40(KJV) “And the child grew, and waxed strong in the spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him” The child Jesus watch and saw the slaughtering of the lamb without blemish, which represents him in God’s redemption plan, knew he was going to pay that price for humanity and he remained behind at the temple discussing with the doctors of the law. It is of no wonder then that he asked his parent “How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my father’s business? – Luke 2:49(KJV). Concluding our study today in Luke 2:52(KJV) the bible says “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man”. Christ Jesus was thoroughly groomed by God to render the redemption sacrifice willingly as stated in Hebrew 9:14(KJV) “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God………”
Christ gave himself willingly for our redemption, what have you given for Him? What have you done with such a divine articulated and executed salvation? Have you continuously rejected this route of escape God has provided for humanity? Are you procrastinating your decision to surrender your life to God who created you?
Prayer: Father, In the name of Jesus Christ deliver me from procrastination in handing over my life to God. In Jesus Name.
Bro Joel Ezeugo