They shall eagerly utter the memory of your abundant goodness and will shout joyfully of your righteousness. (Psalm 148:7 ASV)
As I think of boyhood, I wonder what Jesus did when he was a boy growing up in the small village of Nazareth. Did he play with wood blocks? (His father was a carpenter). Did he write or draw pictures in the sand? (He did at the age of 32 -- John 8:6). Did he walk around the village and play with the children his age? (He walked a lot with his disciples.).
I have to think that Jesus' boyhood wasn't much different than mine. I had chores to do and he had to sweep up the shavings in his father's carpenter shop. On numerous occasions I had to wash the dishes and dry them with a towel, and Jesus took a towel and washed the feet of his disciples. I had to attend school to learn how to read and write, and as a boy Jesus was in the Synagogue talking to the teachers. I got into trouble at times, and the Bible says, "Even though he was God's Son, he learned obedience fromthe things he suffered.." (Hebrews 5:8 NLT).
In his humanity, Jesus was tempted in all points the same as I am, yet without sin (Hebrews 2:18). He is perfect in his divinity, and totally human as far as his humanity is concerned. He possessed a human nature, but not a sinful nature. I don't believe he did anything as a boy that brought and taint upon his relationship with his Heavenly Father. That's why I want to be more like Jesus.
Thought for the Day: It is well-pleasing to God to remember our boyhood days, as I'm sure Jesus did.
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