Jesus, in his divine nature, is truly extraordinary. The people who intimately knew Joseph, Mary, and Jesus found it challenging to recognize him as a prophet or God's chosen one. Their disbelief, despite witnessing Jesus' growth and wisdom, highlights the difficulty of acknowledging God’s presence in our lives.

We are encouraged to reflect on the instances where we've dismissed others, refusing to listen because we assume we know everything about them. This becomes difficult when we close our hearts and minds to God’s grace and His ability to transform people. None of us are the same as we once were. Jesus understands that we are more than the "ashes" of our past.

Jesus is our rock, our source of strength. This strength originates from our faith. To realize the person God wants us to be, we must interpret life's experiences through the lens of faith. It is our faith that shapes our identity and directs our journey. Jesus is our anchor, our strength. This strength is rooted in faith.