Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli
Luke 3:23 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
In Luke 3:23, we find the beginning of Jesus’ genealogy as recorded by Luke. This verse highlights that Jesus was about thirty years old when He began His ministry and that He was thought to be the son of Joseph, who was the son of Heli. This genealogy connects Jesus to the lineage of David and ultimately to Adam, the first man created by God. This connection emphasizes the humanity of Jesus and fulfills the prophecies that the Messiah would come from David’s line.
The genealogy of Jesus serves as a reminder that God’s plan for our salvation has been in motion since the beginning of time. It also shows us that Jesus, as a human, had a family history and was subject to the same societal norms and expectations as we are. This can bring us comfort, knowing that Jesus experienced life as we do and can relate to our daily struggles and challenges.
Time to reflect
When reflecting on Luke 3:23, we should:
- Remember that Jesus’ genealogy connects Him to the lineage of David, fulfilling the prophecies of the Messiah.
- Recognize that Jesus’ humanity allows Him to empathize with our daily struggles and challenges.
- Be reminded of God’s perfect plan for our salvation, which has been in motion since the beginning of time.
- Appreciate the importance of family connections and history in understanding our own lives and experiences.
- Share with others the significance of Jesus’ genealogy and how it highlights His humanity and the fulfillment of prophecy.
Prayer Of The Day
Lord Jesus, thank You for coming into the world as a human, with a family history that connects You to the lineage of David. Your genealogy reminds us that You can relate to our struggles and challenges, and it gives us comfort to know that You understand our daily lives. Help us to appreciate the importance of family connections and to recognize Your perfect plan for our salvation. In Your name, we pray, Amen.
Strengthening Faith
In response to Luke 3:23, we can:
- Study the genealogy of Jesus, recognizing the fulfillment of prophecy and the connection to the lineage of David.
- Reflect on our own family history and appreciate the importance of those connections in our lives.
- Share the message of Jesus’ genealogy with others, highlighting its significance in understanding His humanity and the fulfillment of prophecy.
- Turn to Jesus in times of struggle, knowing that He can empathize with our challenges and experiences.
- Trust in God’s perfect plan for our salvation and seek to grow closer to Him through prayer and studying His Word.
Today Wisdom
Luke 3:23 offers us a glimpse into the genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing His humanity and connection to the lineage of David. As we study this genealogy, let us be reminded of God’s perfect plan for our salvation, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the comfort found in knowing that Jesus can relate to our daily struggles and challenges.
