Luke 2:40
Luke 2:40
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
This verse highlights the growth and strengthening of a child under the influence of God's grace. The phrase 'waxed strong in spirit' implies a spiritual maturity that surpasses mere physical growth. It suggests a development that encompasses wisdom and inner strength, fostered by divine favor. The 'grace of God' being upon him indicates a special blessing and protection, one that guides, nurtures, and empowers. This verse serves as an inspiration for all who seek spiritual strength and wisdom, reminding us that true growth involves the spirit as well as the mind and body. It calls us to aspire to lives filled with God's grace, where we, too, can grow strong in spirit and be filled with divine wisdom. This passage also emphasizes that God's grace is essential to growth, underscoring the importance of seeking His presence in our lives as we strive to develop character, integrity, and wisdom.
Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood.
Psalms 139:15
My substance was not hid from thee when I was made in secret and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Isaiah 49:1
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.