Luke 2:51-52
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Years ago I worked for an unforgettable character who served as the Juvenile Court Judge in our county. I was the one and only Juvenile Probation Officer and had close contact with Judge Ben Riordan.
The Judge once shared with me about the problem one of his sons had in coming under parental authority. When the son was a teenager he secured a job and began to earn his own money. More and more he resisted the established rules of the house and came close to being disrespectful.
To deal with the problem, Judge Ben explained to his rebellious son that since he was earning his own money he could now buy his own food. That meant that he would not be allowed to eat at home with the family until he changed his attitude and came under the authority of his parents. For about two weeks the boy ate away from home, but soon learned that much of his salary was going to pay for his meager meals. He made his apologies and was once again restored to the good graces of the family.
Sometimes we get away from God’s authority and feel that we are able to make it on our own. How foolish! It does not work that way and continued rebellion makes us miserable to ourselves and others. It is time to come home and make the Lord the leader of our life.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil