Day 6
#52Daysof Favor
Grace and Peace, Beloved,
Today's scripture highlights Jesus' ongoing development after his birth. His growth extended beyond just physical size and age. As a young boy, he advanced daily, walking in the ways of GOD. The scripture recounts that at the age of twelve, he sat among the teachers in the temple, listening attentively and posing questions. Despite being equal to GOD, Jesus respected the natural progression of human life. He teaches us the importance of not staying stagnant, but instead learning and growing from the wisdom and experiences of those around us.
I pray that like Jesus we all continue to increase in wisdon, stature and in favor with God and Man.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52)
Increased - Strong's G4298 - prokoptō
to go forward, advance, proceed
Wisdom - Strong's G4678 - Sophia
1. wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
a. the wisdom which belongs to men
1. spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
2. the science and learning
3. the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
4. the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
5. skill in the management of affairs
Stature - Strong's G2244 - hēlikia
age, time of life
age, term or length of life
adult age, maturity
suitable age for anything
metaph. of an attained state fit for a thing
stature, i.e in height and comeliness of stature
Favor - Strong's G5485 - charis
grace
that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech
good will, loving-kindness, favour
of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
what is due to grace
the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace
the token or proof of grace, benefit
a gift of grace
benefit, bounty
I decree and declare that daily I am increasing in the things of God .
I decree and decalre that I have Favor with God and Man.
I decree and declare that this is my time of supernatural growth, increase and advancemen in Jesus name.
Heavenly Father,
We come before you in prayer, seeking your guidance and wisdom, just as Jesus grew in wisdom and stature according to Luke 2:52. We thank you for the example Jesus set for us, as he embraced growth in every aspect of his life.
Lord, we ask for your wisdom to be poured upon us. Help us to grow in knowledge and understanding, that we may make wise decisions and discern your will in our lives. Grant us the ability to seek knowledge, to be open to new ideas, and to pursue learning with humility.
Father, we also ask for your grace to grow in stature. Strengthen our bodies and minds, that we may be healthy and capable of serving you and others. Help us to take care of ourselves, to nourish our bodies and minds, and to prioritize our well-being.
Thank you for spiritual growth as well. Help us to deepen our relationship with you, to grow in faith, and to become more like Christ. Teach us to love as Jesus loved, to forgive as he forgave, and to live with grace and compassion.
Father, we acknowledge that growth requires effort and perseverance. Give us the determination and resilience to overcome challenges and setbacks. Help us to embrace the process of growth, knowing that through it, we become more aligned with your purpose for our lives.
We thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and for the promise of growth. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, as we strive to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, just as Jesus did.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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