The Life and Ministry of Jesus
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Luke 2:41–45
Mary and Joseph were raising a normal, healthy child. He did not run around wearing a halo, friend. In those days people traveled in companies. When the time came to leave Jerusalem, the folk going to Galilee gathered together at a little town right north of Jerusalem to begin the journey home. That is where they missed Him.
Joseph probably said, “Where is Jesus?” And Mary replied, “I thought He was with you.” They looked for Him among all the people they knew, and when they discovered that He was missing, they returned to Jerusalem. 1
Personal Encouragement
Jesus has never once been lost. But we have lost our way many times. When we lose our way, we should immediately return to Church. There you will find Jesus ministering to His people. Will you make Christian fellowship a priority in your life?
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
You will lose your way every time you drift away from Christian fellowship.
A Prayer
Lord, thank You for teaching me to never take my eyes off of You.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Gospels (Luke) (electronic ed., Vol. 37). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
