Reflection for January 7, 2017

" And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years,[c] and in divine and human favor."(Luke 2:52)

As we get older we are supposed to get wiser.  Our life experiences coupled with our learning in school and our interaction with others should expand our knowledge.  We are supposed to be life long learners.

Of course there are folks for whom being wise is something they'd rather not be. Even being street smart is a problem.  But if we are to follow Jesus' example we should always want to increase in wisdom as we increase in years.

We can't do anything to stop getting older, except to die.  We have a lot to say about how much wiser we can be.  I continue to read not only scripture but other books as well.  I continue to interact with my world and to try and listen to others, even those I don't agree with.

God gave us a brain and expects us to use it, that is part of the divine favor.  When we show to others by a well thought out life, we have the chance to get human favor as well.  If we choose to act like a dolt, neither favor may happen.

Blessings,
Ed