S – Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. ⁵² And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people

Lukw 2:51–52 CSB

O – Commentary: 

Luke was careful to point out that Jesus was obedient to Joseph and Mary in case his readers would think otherwise from the previous paragraph. Mary treasured all these things in her heart, reflecting on and remembering her 12-year-old’s words, even though she did not understand them. Perhaps Luke received these details about the early years of Jesus from Mary herself or from someone in whom she had confided. Jesus continued to grow (proekopten, lit., “cut one’s way forward,” i.e., “increased”) in every way (spiritually, mentally, and physically) and had favor with God and men (cf. v. 40).

 “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

Jesus modeled the principle of honoring and obedience.  Since Jesus recognized his purpose at a young age, “cutting his way forward” would be intentional for what was to come.  The foundation was favor with God and others.

A – We can apply the same principles to our walk with God.  When we honor and obey Him it demonstrates how we view God.  It also applies to how we treat others.   Both bring in the law of sowing and reaping.  It allows us to “cut our way forward” and have favor with God and man.

R – Lord, thank you for another day to grow in our relationship with You and others.  We ask that Your Holy Spirit would lead us in our thoughts, words and actions today. We choose to honor and obey You.