Submitting

Now as the Lord Jesus went back to Nazareth from Jerusalem, we find the Lord of glory submitting to His earthly parents (v. 51). Amazing grace! What a blessed example for us today in a world of rebellion and in a generation that "curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother." (Prov. 30:11.) God delights in parents that reverence Him and in children that submit to parents in the fear of God. It is the only path of peace and joy for the young Christian. Let us be honest, are those young people who rebel, disobey and dishonor their parents happy or spiritually prosperous? Not really: remember the prodigal, remember Samson, remember Absalom. Now stop and consider the blessed and fruitful life of Samuel. What a difference submission makes, first to God, then to those with authority from God.