Wisdom and Favor

Genesis 3; Genesis 4; Genesis 5; Luke 2

Scripture:
Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.

Observation:
As I reflect on this passage today I am reminded of the importance of influence. Jesus grew in wisdom and favor. His reached increased as His wisdom and favor increased.

Application:
I am reminded today that my reach will increase as favor and wisdom increase in my life. God has called me to influence others. I must seek out wisdom and favor so that these may become a bridge to reaching others. Love still is the foundation and motivation of evangelism. I need a balance between love, wisdom and favor. In this need season of my life I want to become a better steward of all God has given me. My finances, my marriage, my position. I want to grow in wisdom when it comes to managing these. Proverbs reminds me that wisdom is seeking for me in the streets. Wisdom is crying out and all I need to do is listen and follow. God has given me the Holy Spirit and He will guide me into all truth.

Prayer:
Lord thank You for loving me. I pray today for wisdom and discernment to make the right decisions and to seek You before I make any decisions. Lord I pray for breakthrough in the area of my finances. Make a way for us to excel forward and see the dreams we have come to fruition. Forgive me for making foolish decisions. I pray for clarity, favor and breakthrough. Bless my wife, our marriage, our finances, our health and continue to move us forward. Lord You are my Source and I seek You in all things.
Amen.