The Finding of Jesus at the Temple

By Apostle Tonya

In the Holy Scriptures, we read of the Father ordering the steps of our most Blessed Master early on in His Childhood when at the age of 12-years-old thy Lord became lost. Yet, the Young Child Jesus was seemingly not at all lost; but instead, we may conclude was guided by the Spirit of God to prepare for His ministry.

It is surely quite remarkable, the thoughts and ways of our Great Architect. In reading of this profound event of our Lord being lost, we may discern that the Father hid what was becoming of His only begotten Son at this pivotal time from thy Lord’s Earthly parents. For the Scripture records our Blessed Master’ parents found Him after three long days in the temple.

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. Luke 2:46-47

Most certainly, we may become astounded as we read of this dramatic event of our Beloved Lord Jesus sent by the Father to save the world seemingly not able to be found for days by His sorrowful earthly parents. Could you imagine what might have Mary pondered in her heart when the Son of God could not be found by her? I imagine she prayed to thy Lord God and became overcome with the most painful, and silent tears. Let us remember, this was a most brave mother whom was chosen quite young, and suffered great persecution and almost death for the blessed honor to magnify the Holy One with her being miraculously with child with our Redeemer. Suddenly, Mary’s Beloved Son, the Son of God could not be found whom she had been entrusted by Heaven to raise. I surely tremble as I read of this most terrifying moment during her motherhood.

In the Book of Luke, Chapter 2:48, we read of our faith-filled foremother Mary’s amazement as she confronted the Boy Jesus upon discovering Him in the temple:

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.

Thereafter, we are left in awe as we continueth to read of the Character and Wisdom of the Son of God beginning to manifest most powerfully with His response: 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 2:49

Our Blessed Master was now in training. Amen.

Dear ones, it is ofttimes our childhood whereby we may need to revisit to receive focus and strength to fulfill our destinies. For in those younger seasons of our lives the Blessed Hand of our Father is also upon us as He was for our Blessed Master. Surely, the formative years of our youth is where our Father, the Potter in His lovingkindness began to mold and shape us. It is during that strategic time of our lives also I believe our Lord God divinely connects us in small measures to our respective destinies for His glory.

Be encouraged in thy Blessed Master and in the glimpses of His Childhood and continueth to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God. I pray the Father of Glory filleth your hearts with obedience and knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding to fulfil His destiny for you.

To our Most Holy Father Whom sitteth on the Throne. Amen.

I am most honored for thy Lord with my newest book release today. It is my prayer the book, The Father’s Ancient Glory: And a Reluctant Servant shall bless and encourage each of you as you seek to be about our Father’s Business.

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