Tuesday
Luke again shares with us a story that is not found in any of the other gospels. The story of the young boy Jesus, staying behind to talk with the teachers in the temple. His response to his parents? “Why were you searching for me? Didn’t you know I had to be in my father’s house?” I think we can give him a pass ‘cause he is… well God, but as a mother, I can just imagine their fear and stress over not knowing where he was for three days… can I say, “grounded.” I think that maybe Mary might have had to realize for the first time that this precious child she was given, was growing up and would follow his own path.
But let’s not get caught up in parental human emotions and remember that those learned men were amazed at Jesus “understanding and his answers.” Jesus it seems is aware of who he is (I’m in my Father’s house), but just in case you missed it, Jesus did return with his parents and was obedient.
When we come to Jesus with our own questions, we can be assured that He understands and He will answer us with wisdom and love.
Blessings
Pastor Kathy