“A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” - Isaiah 11: 1-2
Inhale: “Wisdom”
Exhale: “And understanding.”
Breathe in and breathe out God’s word throughout the day in short pauses.
It’s a funny thing to imagine Jesus growing through the terrible two’s and teenage years. But the Christ child, fully human and fully divine, did indeed grow into God’s spirit of wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and fear. In Christ we find the truest image of our humanity.
Consider your growing edges of faith. What things in life are you seeking wisdom and understanding? How might you pray for God to help you grow in God’s spirit of wisdom and understanding?
Dear God, help me grow in your wisdom and understanding. Amen.
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