Luke 2

 

Scripture

Luke 2:49-52 

49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[f] 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Observation 

Jesus’ family was in Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 

Understanding 

Jesus knew his calling. He was so drawn to being near his calling he left his parents, who were anxiously looking for him, to be where he needed to be. 

But his parents didn't understand. Maybe their spiritual eyes were not open yet. 

Jesus was only 12 years old. 

He went to Nazareth with his parents and was obedient to them.

I think Jesus grew in wisdom and stature because of his obedience to those who had been given spiritual authority over him, ultimately God was leading him. 

Application 

I think sometimes its like that for us too. Maybe we know there is something we are supposed to be doing. Maybe we can feel it in our bones. 

Sometimes others around you may not see it. It’s ok. 

We are all growing, some of us more mature than others but we are all still growing. 

Sometimes we need to do what God is asking us to do. We may need to “go back” to the last thing God asked of us. It may not be where you will end up but it’s where you need to be, now. 

In that place there is learning. In that place there is training. For the place you will go, later. 

Ultimately, God is leading you. Follow Him.