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=DON’T GO LOSING JESUS=
Luke 2:43–46 (NIV)
"After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy
Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he
was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking
for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they
went back to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in
the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking
them questions."
Imagine that: Mary and Joseph lost Jesus! Come on, that is a massive thing.
It is not like losing your wallet or misplacing your car keys; this is
Jesus, Son of God, redeemer of humanity, entrusted to your parental care.
They lost Him and didn't notice for a day, then took another three days to
find Him again!
Imagine how they must have felt when they turned around and He was no longer
there? I have done that a few times in shops and busy places – keeping an
eye on five kids can be a full time job, and every now and then one of them
catches us out and we lose them for a moment. The feeling is awful, the
heartbeat rises, panic begins to kick in – yep, most parents have been
there, right?
Mary and Joseph lost Jesus, but then did the right thing: they went back to
where they had him last, and found him again before carrying on with their
journey. My question is, "Have you ever lost Him?" I don't mean your
salvation; I am talking about the close relationship, the intimacy, that you
have had with God. Have you ever turned around in the midst of busyness and
wondered, "Jesus, where are you in all this?"
I know I have, and sometimes I have 'lost Him' in the middle of church
business – how crazy is that, losing Him while working for Him? Remember
that Mary and Joseph lost Jesus during a religious feast. They were
attending something that was all about God, and lost God in the middle of
it. It happens! But I have always known what to do – like Mary and Joseph
you stop, think when He was last close, and go back to that point and regain
Him before carrying on with your journey.
We can lose a few things in life and it not make much difference; but make
sure you don't lose the main thing – Jesus. That intimate, daily walk with
Him is the greatest thing that you have or could ever own!
If you have misplaced Him, STOP and go back and get Him!
Bless ya – let's talk more about this tomorrow, have a great day.
Andy
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