About The Father's Business

I'm feeling a bit sluggish this morning, but I'm sipping on my tea so hopefully I'll wake up soon.

Jesus was always different from the rest. When his family went up to Jerusalem for the Passover, He - at twelve years old - chose to go to the Temple to discuss the Word with the doctors and scholars who were present. While the other kids were probably running around enjoying the festivities, Jesus was taking the time to sharpen His mind.

He was so serious, He wound up getting left behind by Mary and Joseph. When they returned for Him, Jesus told them that they should have known that He would "be about my Father's business." (Luke 2:49)

Life has a way of taking over. We sometimes can get caught up with the happenings of the days... beautiful weather, friends, events, tv shows, and other distractions have a way of entering in and getting us off focus at times. Not to say that we can't have a spontaneous moment and enjoy the world around us, but we also have to make sure we are taking care of our "Father's business."

Jesus knew a golden opportunity when He saw one. Leaders from all around the region had descended on Jerusalem for the Passover. Here was a time for Him to speak with men He might never again have the opportunity to chat with. He grabbed hold of His window and made the most of His time.

We too have to make the most of our time. No matter what is happening, we need to make sure that we are doing all we can to carry out the will of the Father. We can't idle away our days, or get lazy in our quest for destiny. We must always stay on track and stay focused in God.

Today, make sure you spend some time working on your purpose in God. Don't get distracted by the little things that seem to pop up and take over. Stay focused so you can accomplish God's will for your life.

Verse of the Day: 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. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 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. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Luke 2:46-49