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.
Luke 2:49
The word house is another word for business. In otherwords, "didn't you know I had to be in my father's business". The "Father" mentioned in this passage refers to the heavenly father and not Joseph. When Joseph and Mary approached Jesus, they were confused because they did not know what Jesus was referring to. It was almost like Jesus had a compulsion to be with God the Father in his response to his Parents. There was a sense of confidence in his words that he wouldn't be anywhere else, but discussing scripture and learning from the other Rabbi's regarding God's Words.
Though Jesus had a duty of obedience to his earthly parents, he did not neglect what was important in finding fellowship with God himself. Jesus was so intuned with God, that he lost track of time, even to the point of being left behind for 2 days without seeing his parents. Though its not so much of a stretch to serve where I can, I miss out on the more important matters of being ingrained in the Father's business. God's business is in the act of changing lives and bringing them to salvation. It has certainly been a while since I've done this.. To be involved in "my Father's business". I need to find more opportunities to share the Gospel to non-believers
Jesus forgive me for keeping your word to myself. Holy spirit lead me to spiritual conversations in which can lead to changing of lives and ultimately salvation through your precious blood.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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