What stories? Well, there's the birth of Jesus, and the angels appearing to the shepherds, who right away go see Baby Jesus. But in addition to these familiar stories, Luke 2 also contains some lesser-known, but nonetheless important and exciting stories such as Jesus being dedicated in the Temple as a baby, and then when He was 12, visiting the Temple himself. Jesus visiting the Temple as a boy is where I'm going to focus my attention today. Let's SOAP!
Scripture:
"After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it." ~Luke 2:43
Observation:
Mary and Joseph had been entrusted with an extremely important responsibility, but then in just one day of assuming what was not, they lost track of Him. It took three long days for them to find Jesus again.
Application:
We all know this from experience--it's easier to lose thing than to find them! And Jesus is no different. We may not have to physically find Him, but it surely is easy to lose Him. To lose your connection, happiness, and relationship with Him.
Every day, let's spend some time with Jesus. Pray to Him like you would your best friend, and read out of the Bible--that's Him speaking to you. Don't lose track of him.
Prayer:
Dear God, help me to never lose track of You. Amen.
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