May 12, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
Luke 2 (NIV)
The Birth of Jesus
1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.…..Continue Reading
While He started with such humble beginnings in a manger, it was clear this was no ordinary child! Simeon recognized it as did Ana. When a 12 year old boy enters the temple engaging in conversations with the adults and scholars able to keep up and even add to the discussion, I am sure that was quite a sight to see. He was no ordinary child, He had come to save the world! Certainly in that process He would also divide friends and familes over their own belief of whether or not He was the Savior that they had been waiting for. We still see this division today of those who choose to believe that Jesus was the son of God come to save us. But if He wasn’t would we still be talking about Him even to this day, would we still be reading the story of this special child, likely not, because He is who He says He is!
Luke 2
Such humble beginnings for the Lord of the universe and yet God orchestrates a way for Him to be born just where he needs to be as the Messiah of Israel. I couldn’t help but think of Luke the historian questioning all these people to find the details of what he writes about here. And in the same way Jesus comes in an unassuming way, those who recognize who he is or are called by angels to see him are unassuming as well. And yet Jesus will be all that they declare and more. And He shows Himself special and understanding of who He is in remaining in His father’s house, wowing the teachers and reminding His parents of who He is.
Luke 2
Verse 52 – “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” I look at this statement and think what a goal to set as a Christian, We can never be Jesus but we sure can strive to model Him!