Short Honeymoon

January 23

(Luke 4:14-15 NIV) "Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. {15} He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him."

(Luke 2:52 NIV) "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."

After Jesus had overcome the temptations in the wilderness, He began actively teaching in the area of Galilee. The power of the Holy Spirit was with Him and everyone spoke well of Him. Word got around, and the speaking offers rolled in. His stock was on the rise. It was a great honeymoon period, but it didn’t last long. Every relationship goes through a honeymoon period, including our relationship with Christ. At first, we love everything He says. But as time goes by, He begins to get personal. Walking in His light reveals our sins. He lets us know that He wants to be more than just our friend; He wants to be our Lord. Being with Him changes us in ways that are not always comfortable. And so we come to that proverbial fork in the road. Will we continue to grow in Christ, or dump Him and go back to who we were? Keep growing! -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day