Jesus' childhood - by Christo Jovner

 

'Silent years' 

Not much is said of Jesus when he was a child. We read of the events around His birth and his family that fled to Epypt to escape the death of all male boys as was ordered by Herod. The next incident we read of was when He was 12, when He decided to linger in Jerusalem after their family when there for the annual Feast of Passover. After being confronted by His mother about his actions, Jesus answered "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business? (Luk 2:29) 

Luke make some closing remarks about Jesus' childhood in the following verses:

He was subject to them (his parents) and Jesus increased in wisdom and favour with God and men. (Luk 2:51-52) This is a fulfilled prophecy from the book of Isa 11:2-3 that says the Spirit of wisdom and understanding will rest upon him. 

After this incident, the Bible authors jump to write of his baptism and ministry.

Compared to all the miracles, signs and wonders Jesus did, those were supposedly more important to write about than Jesus growing up as a child. And yet, the formative years of a child is so important! 

Most of us have vivid memories of growing up as a child, whether good or bad. It is part of us and cannot be taken away.

We often make inner vows, sometimes unknowingly, due to these experiences we had as a child and it most definitely shape our lives and relationships with people. 

Today, as you read this, I pray that the Holy Spirit is working in your heart to bring a situation of your childhood to your remembrance - good or bad. I want to ask you give that to Him, to release your mother, or your father, brother or sister, or even a family member not of your household if it is a negative memory. By choosing to forgive and to speak a blessing over that person, will set you free! 

Don't let your childhood 'silent years' keep your now-life silent, but step out and live life to the fullest!

God cares about you, His favour is upon you, He has a hope and a future for you! You will become all you were created to be, in Jesus Name!