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.
Job 31:15
Did not he that made me in the womb make him and did not one fashion us in the womb.
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace.
Ecclesiastes 11:5
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child.
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.