When Mary and Joseph had completed everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown, Nazareth in Galilee. The child grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him. Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. When he was 12 years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to their custom. After the festival was over, they were returning home, but the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t know it. Supposing that he was among their band of travelers, they journeyed on for a full day while looking for him among their family and friends. When they didn’t find Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple. He was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and putting questions to them. Everyone who heard him was amazed by his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were shocked. His mother said, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have been worried. We’ve been looking for you!” Jesus replied, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?” But they didn’t understand what he said to them. Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. His mother cherished every word in her heart. Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people. (Luke 2:39-52, CEB)
I love this passage because if Mary and Joseph had issues then I’m in good company. Plus I have never left my children anywhere on accident and just assumed they were with the group I was traveling with.
But Jesus wasn’t really a normal child.
But the point of the lesson is, are we looking for Jesus?
And if we are looking for Jesus, why are we doing that?
You are probably saying, “pastor are we not supposed to look for Jesus?”
Is Jesus missing?
Do we need to find him?
Jesus is already with us, so we don’t need to look.
We need to let Him have control and step out of the way.
Don’t look for Jesus, allow Him to be with you as He already is.
Loving People. Loving God.
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