In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ (Mark 1: 9-11)

When did Jesus become aware of his full potential? Did Mary or Joseph tell him of their experiences? Was he born knowing or did the human nature of Jesus slowly come into a full understanding of his divine purpose?

If Jesus was fully human and fully divine (Council of Chalcedon) surely he had the ability to choose. The human Jesus might have denied his divinity. This would have denied his essential self, but we are known to do so.

It causes me to reflect on the choices I have made and will make. All of us share in God's spirit and have been created to fulfill divine intention. Am I fully aware of my potential? Am I ready to live out this potential?