Luke 2:41-52
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.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.51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
What I would like to point out from this passage of scripture is the fact that Jesus was in the company of many business professionals (Doctors/Teachers) much like ourselves at work. They were astonished by His wisdom and understanding. We too are gifted and endowed from all high to preach God’s Truth with all wisdom and understanding. So when given the opportunity don’t shy away. If all you know is that Jesus Christ died and He rose again then proclaim that truth with all wisdom and understanding. 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. There will be those that are amazed and astonish by such truth.
I look at Joseph and Mary like our supervisors / managers on our jobs. They have a purpose, and they keep order and functionality of the business. In much of the same way the Jesus earthly parents looked after Him. But with that being said they are not the Ceo’s, they are not the owners. Although His parents and our supervisors have a purpose. That doesn't negate us from the will of God. Which is to 1st Love Him with all our hearts and soul and 2nd Love one another with just as much conviction, to care enough not to see someone perish. We have to be about our Father’s business 1st. Don’t pass up an opportunity because it’s frowned upon in the work place.
Grab and go: With all that was said, don’t feel you can tell you supervisors or your parents whatever comes to mind, however you please. Jesus expressed to His parents His 1st priority, yet He was subject unto them. 1 Peter 2:13-16 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Be about your Father's business yet do so in wisdom.
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