Once Christmas is over, what do we do? As Christians we should remember that the Incarnation was not an isolated event, but was the beginning of the plan for CHRIST TO REDEEM US. Just as we have to (eventually, if not immediately) go back to work, school, or taking care of the home, we can remember that Jesus also had school, work, and a mission to accomplish. “When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And Jesus grew and became strong; He was FILLED WITH WISDOM, and the grace of God was on Him.” (Luke 2:39-40)
Jesus was filled with so much wisdom and at 12 years of age, “Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents thinking He was in their company, began looking for Him…did not find Him, so they went back to Jerusalem…After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard Him WAS AMAZED AT HIS UNDERSTANDING AND HIS ANSWERS.” (Luke 2:41-47)
This is what we should do, “You, God, are my God, earnestly I SEEK YOU; I thirst for you, my whole being LONGS (hungers) FOR YOU…” (Psa. 63:1) Why should we do this? “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know EVERYTHING ABOUT ME. You know when I sit down or stand up. YOU KNOW MY THOUGHTS even when I’m far away.” (Psa. 139:1-2)
-Bill Stockham