Life in Nazareth – Part 6

Then Jesus went down with them (His parents, Joseph and Mary) and came to Nazareth, and was subject (submissive) to them. Luke 2:51

Jesus showed what man can do for God, but He didn't stop there. Jesus also showed what God can do for people who were ready to receive from God. Jesus raised people from the dead. Jesus opened blind eyes, opened deaf ears, healed paralyzed, healed people from all kinds of sickness and disease. Jesus healed people from emotional breakdown. Jesus delivered people from different kind of bondage and addictions. Jesus set free, people who were tormented by evil spirits. Jesus is doing this, even today. Everyone who is willing to see this, will see this.

Submitting yourself to your parents and obeying them is very important. Bible says, "Obedience is better. Obeying your parents will add days to your life and give you long life. Don't run away from Nazareth life, it is only to make you better. I wanted to run away from my Nazareth life. It was too difficult for me to adjust with my parents and my brother. I wanted to leave my house and run away, but God spoke to me and said, "If you want to serve me, you will have to stay in your family, till I ask you to come out." God did the impossible. He changed me and then I saw the change in my brother. Nazareth is for you. Which will build you. Nazareth is not to destroy you. Nazareth is for you to rise higher in your life. There you will see God's grace working mightily in your life. There you will see God's love revealed. There you will see God working in you. You will rise closer to God. You will rise higher in your spiritual life. After that no other pressure will be difficult to handle. In Nazareth, under pressure you will learn to praise God in all situations. Don't think of leaving God in Nazareth. It is only your preparation time for greater glories. Submissiveness and obedience is really important in the eyes of God. If you will be obedient to your parents, then God will know that you will be obedient and submissive to Him. Then God will be able to use you.

You might be in your Nazareth now. Rejoice and praise God, because God is about to do mighty things in your life and through your life. God bless you. Amen!

– Jimsen & Sneha