Text: Luke 2:41-52
Reason 1: Tradition, custom (luke 2:41-42)
From these verses you realise that Jesus parents went Passover as a traditional, something they usually do. You can't serve God or go to church as a traditional or as a usual thing to do. If you go before the presence of God without expectations then you will miss Him. And would leave his presence without Him.
Reason 2: Negligence, familiarity. (luke 2:43)
A lot of people missed Jesus long ago and they don't know they have. How could Jesus parent not know that he was not with them. They been with him for 12 years and they must have felt that they knew him already. They must have felt familiar with His ways. We can't allow ourselves to get familiar with God and behave carelessly and allow the devil to sneak in and steal Jesus from our lives. We need to stand firm in Him.
Reason 3: Assumption (luke 2:44)
They supposed that Jesus was among them. We cannot assume, the bible says watch and pray. Jesus told His disciple"pray that you may not fall into temptation". The devil is indeed a roaring lion looking for whom to devour. We must never give the devil a chance in our lives. As militant christians we must be watchful and be prayerful.
Reason 3: It's you and Jesus (luke 2:44).
They felt Jesus was among them. Many people believe because they have believing parents they are automatically saved. Others think because they attend a bible believing church and the pastor is mightily blessed they feel like are saved. None of these is true. A relationship with Jesus Christ is a personal affair. You need to get Jesus for yourself, have a relationship with Him. Be a true disciple.
It is my solemn prayer that as we ponder on these things, the Lord will open our heart to understand and will quicken our spirits to make changes in our lives where necessary. Amen.
Stay blessed. Jesus is Lord.
Reason 1: Tradition, custom (luke 2:41-42)
From these verses you realise that Jesus parents went Passover as a traditional, something they usually do. You can't serve God or go to church as a traditional or as a usual thing to do. If you go before the presence of God without expectations then you will miss Him. And would leave his presence without Him.
Reason 2: Negligence, familiarity. (luke 2:43)
A lot of people missed Jesus long ago and they don't know they have. How could Jesus parent not know that he was not with them. They been with him for 12 years and they must have felt that they knew him already. They must have felt familiar with His ways. We can't allow ourselves to get familiar with God and behave carelessly and allow the devil to sneak in and steal Jesus from our lives. We need to stand firm in Him.
Reason 3: Assumption (luke 2:44)
They supposed that Jesus was among them. We cannot assume, the bible says watch and pray. Jesus told His disciple"pray that you may not fall into temptation". The devil is indeed a roaring lion looking for whom to devour. We must never give the devil a chance in our lives. As militant christians we must be watchful and be prayerful.
Reason 3: It's you and Jesus (luke 2:44).
They felt Jesus was among them. Many people believe because they have believing parents they are automatically saved. Others think because they attend a bible believing church and the pastor is mightily blessed they feel like are saved. None of these is true. A relationship with Jesus Christ is a personal affair. You need to get Jesus for yourself, have a relationship with Him. Be a true disciple.
It is my solemn prayer that as we ponder on these things, the Lord will open our heart to understand and will quicken our spirits to make changes in our lives where necessary. Amen.
Stay blessed. Jesus is Lord.
Wow this is great Alex, God bless you
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