Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house? (Luke 2:49)
Jesus’ words really struck me this morning. By the time he was 12, he realized how important it was to be in his Father’s house. And I was wondering, how many Christians understand that?
How many think on Sunday mornings, “It’s necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?”
But as I was looking at the footnotes of my Bible today, I was reminded of something. The word “house” is not in the Greek.
More literally, Jesus said, “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in the <things> of my Father?”
What those things are is not exactly clear. Since his parents were looking for him, it makes sense that “things” means “my Father’s house.”
But in my footnotes, it gives the alternate translations of “be involved in my Father’s interests” or “be among my Father’s people.”
Honestly, I can be self-centered at times, thinking only of myself.
But I want to be like Jesus. I want to be involved in my Father’s interests. I want to value the things my Father values.
Jesus, give me your heart, each day valuing the things the Father values.
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