Dale Ridge church of Christ

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” Luke 2:51, My own definition of “increased” is to do or be more today than yesterday, to excel, to improve in all aspects of life, especially in our christian life.  We too need to increase in knowledge by daily bible study, attending bible classes, attending gospel meeting, kids day, VBS, etc.  but notice how God was put first in this verse before man, we all must try to please God and not man and by always putting God first in our lives.

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Such faith, such determination, such love, the nobleman had for his son in John 4:46-54 (Jesus’ 2nd miracle).  To leave his dying son to seek after Jesus, his only hope, knowing his son might even die before his return.

He went to get Jesus to bring him to his son’s bed side hoping he could heal him. Jesus knew this man’s love and faith and said your son liveth – and just by speaking those words the boy was healed. 

Amazing how if we just seek the master we can all overcome the many problems and disappointments in our life.…

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