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Isaiah 9:6
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

A son will be given...The lips that spoke the world into existence was learning to say "mama" and "dada." He was toddling around the house pulling up on things. He had growing pains and cut knees. He needed hugs from his mom. He loved seeing his dad walk through the door. He learned and grew.

"And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him...And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." Luke 2:40 and 52

My savior had to grow. He had to be a boy and grow to be a man. He had to learn. He had to be taught. The one who was there before the beginning of time had to wait until the time he was a man.

Just 5 days before Christmas let's celebrate the boy who became a man. Who grew and learned.