Morning by Morning, January 5 - “Astonished” by “The Boy Jesus” Who is “About My Father’s Business” Good morning, Lord Jesus. As I draw near to You, You draw near to me -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God (James 4:8). ... “(Jesus’) 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. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 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 2:41-50). We often think of Jesus as the Baby in the manger at Christmas time or the Lord Jesus waking, talking, and teaching His disciples while ministering to the people or our Savior Jesus upon the Cross as the Sacrifice for our sins or even the King of Kings and Lord of Lords Jesus coming in glory on His white horse to judge the nations at the end of days. But there is also “the Boy Jesus.” It's as “the Boy Jesus” that You “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (v. 52). And it’s even as “the Boy Jesus” that You were already “about (Your) Father’s business” (v. 49). You were “in the temple” while You were “listening” to the teachers and “asking them questions” (v. 46). But even then, even as “the Boy Jesus,” everyone who heard You was “astonished” at Your wisdom and understanding. On my own journey from conception to adulthood, from my new birth in Christ to my maturity in Christ, let me be found “in the temple” -- in the place where Your Presence dwells. Let me be listening and learning to the Word of God and growing in relationship with the One who is the Word of God (John 1:1, 14). And let me never cease to be “astonished” at Your wisdom, as I marvel in Your Presence that You are the God who is with me, who draws near to me, as I draw near to You (Matthew 1:23; James 4:6). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you always be drawing near to Jesus as He draws near to You, never ceasing to be astonished at His wisdom and Presence, growing you up into spiritual maturity, in Jesus' name. God bless you!
Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries Mailing Address: 412 S. Adams Street #148 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Please share this word to encourage a friend! Anyone can sign up for free at: https://messiah-ministries.org | 
