Growing in the Spirit
Jesus grew in the reliance of the Spirit. How can you grow in the reliance of the Spirit?
Jesus grew and waxed strong in the Spirit.
I normally use ESV, HCSB, NASB and NLT to read the Bible.
KJV has a strong use of the word “waxed” in Luke 2:40. But what I really like is that it includes the Spirit in Jesus’ growth.
Jesus not only grew physically, he grew in the Spirit.
Jesus was 100% man.
Yes. Yes. He was 100% God as well.
But never forget. He’s 100% man.
As a boy, then as a teen, then as a young man, then as a ministering adult.
Jesus grew in his reliance on the Spirit.
Somehow, despite being God, and because he was man, Jesus had to learn reliance on the Spirit. And he grew in this reliance.
Don’t ever lose your growing reliance on the Spirit.
In ministry, it’s easy to go through the motions. Or it’s easy to plan your way to the next success.
What does it look like for you to instead grow in your reliance of the Spirit?