Now it came to pass in those days that He went out the mountain to pray and continued all night in prayer to God (Lk.6:12 KJV).
I Matt. 4:1-2 Wonderful! The Holy Spirit led our Lord to the wilderness for a 40day, 40night period of fasting and prayer. It takes real commitment and patience to wait on God for such a long time.
ii. Luke 5:12
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”-NIV
Here, we find the secret of Jesus' miracle- performing power being alone with God on the mountain to pray, regularly continuing all night in prayer to God. One who cultives such prayerful life experience God's endorsement regularly (Acts 10:38)
iii. Jesus devoted greatly to studying the Scriptures. Even as a boy, He stayed behind for 3days in Jerusalem, sitting,.. Listening.. And asking... questions ( Luke 2:46) He was a Bible student, despite having divine understand of the Scripture (psalm 84:1)
iv. Where was Jesus between ages 12 (Luke 2:41) and 30 ll( Luke 3:21-23)? Obviously preparing for His earthly most ministry, including in-depth study of the Scriptures. No wonder He grew well(Luke 2:46, 51-52).
V. His mastery of the Word in silencing and defeating the devil, can only be found with one who is passionately committed to studying God's word.
