The Life and Ministry of Jesus

The Life and Ministry of Jesus

So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. Luke 2:48–50

This was a watershed experience for the twelve-year-old. The awareness of his divine paternity was explicit in the very first of his recorded words in all of Scripture. This awareness was announced in the Jewish temple, the very heart of Israel’s faith. And these words are part of the infancy narrative that began in the temple (cf. 1:5–25) and now ends in the temple.

What is the point? Jesus is God’s Son! God is his Father! One year before officially entering manhood, Jesus knew who he was—and that realization would open like a flower and become evident to the whole world eighteen years later. ¹

Personal Encouragement

Do you approach each day in prayer, proclaiming that you are committed to being about your Father’s business? Perhaps this will resolve any internal conflict that you may be experiencing. Will you align your heart with His will right now in prayerful dedication by proclaiming: “Today I am about my Father’s business!”

I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. John 17:4

To be about your Father’s business is your daily assignment from heaven.

A Prayer

Lord, thank You for giving me the privilege of being Your ambassador on earth.