Jesus grew... the humanity of Jesus

Luke 2:40
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 2:46-47
Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Jesus, the Son of God, Deity wrapped in flesh, grew and learned just like an ordinary young man. Furthermore, He too relied on the filling of the Holy Spirit for wisdom and Grace. He asked questions and dialogued for answers. He worked on His reputation among the teachers in the Temple and His relationships within His family and community.
Sometimes I lean so heavily on the deity of Jesus that I miss the common and comforting aspects of His humanity. Jesus did not simply appear to be a man, He was not pretending to be human - He was fully man, learning, growing, questioning, stretching. His humanity was not limited because of His deity. Instead, one may argue that His deity was limited by His humanity. Jesus set aside so much more than heaven when He took on flesh. This is why He is able to fully identify with me and my common day to day experiences. I have a savior who is fully able to understand my growing pains not because of His divine knowledge, but because of His human experience.

Thank You Jesus for joining us in the human experience. Thank You for fully identifying with us in growth and maturity. Thank You for Your humble example of seeking and searching for Truth. Thank You for Your humanity by which I am comforted, knowing that I am not alone. Amen.