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Luke 2:49 & 50
"49 And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business?
50 And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them."

Mary, Joseph and Jesus had traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover in the year Jesus was twelve years old going on thirteen. On the trip home Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus was NOT with them and they returned to Jerusalem searching for Him! After THREE days they found Him in the Temple. "And all that heard Him were ASTONISHED at His understanding and answers." This is The Son of God, One of The Holy Trinity in the Temple classroom discussing the day's lesson. 

"His mother said unto Him, Son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought Thee SORROWING." She has been searching for THREE days! Looking EVERYWHERE for the young Jesus. Going through the emotional anguish of having a missing child. The high anxiety as they speculate about what MIGHT HAVE happened. AND! This went on for THREE DAYS! Worry and sleepless nights. It had to be a terrible experience for Mary and Joseph. NOW, they know Jesus was safe and sound the whole time! (But then, they KNEW who Jesus really was and they should have know He would be okay.)

And, the young Jesus points this out in today's verses; "And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business?" This is the voice of our Lord and Savior as He comes of age. In the year a Jewish boy becomes a man. As He begins to differentiate Himself from His parents. Assert His own decisions from His parents. His purpose is separate from Mary and Joseph's. He will be going His own way. It's healthy for children to grow up and grow apart. Getting a job and getting self sufficient. It is part of the earthly life. We also need to grow spiritually. Grow our life behavior all the through our lives.

At this time Mary and Joseph did NOT know what Jesus was talking about; "And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them."

The good parts of these daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it by following this link... 
https://youtu.be/99Tv0MprSXw
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