I recently went to work for a major movie theater co. asthe National Project manager. I am required to fly to several locations weekly, my days are full of meetings and schedules. I have to confess, I've been so busy, that I forgot where Jesus was. I took my eyes of Him, and focused on Bob. "God forgive me."
they were unaware of it. - Luke 2:43
Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. Jesus was 12 years old. They were evidently very distracted by the excitement and business of the Feast. In fact, Mary and Joseph began their return trip to Nazareth only to realize well into the trip that Jesus was not with them. It would be three days before they would be reunited with their 12-year-old son. It caused quite a scare in Mary and Joseph, and they reprimanded Jesus for "wandering" off.
As a parent, I find this story truly amazing. How can parents of the Son of God not know their son is not in their presence? Yet this story illustrates how each of us can become so busy that we continue to operate not realizing that Jesus is no longer with us. Obviously, there was very little fellowship taking place between Jesus and His parents during the trip.
Are you experiencing daily, even moment-by-moment, fellowship with Jesus? If not, you will wake up one day and realize Jesus is not with you in your endeavors. It may, like Mary and Joseph, create a certain fear in you that you may have lost a very important relationship. Doing business without Jesus' presence leaves us powerless and prone to live in fear. Jesus said He would never leave or forsake His children. However, we can walk away from His fellowship by refusing to be with Him. Do not let this happen to you, like it happened to me. He longs to have daily fellowship with you because He loves you.
Great post Rev. Walking with Jesus and spending time with God everyday is something we have to make a concious effort to do daily, it can be hard. I get bored with the same "routine" so I try to excite things and change up how I read and pray.
it's so easy to leave Jesus out of our daily walk, isn't it Rev..it seems the world has to offer all we willever need, fame, fortune and all that goes with it. but there is one thing lacking that the world can't give and that is eternal life in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ..I stand in awe when i realize that He went to the cross and suffered and died fo a poor old wretched sinner like me..what a wonderful Saviour.
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"There's room at the cross for you."
Rev that was very powerful to me. I have been there many times. These days you have to make youself stop and reevaluate what is first in your life.
Amen, Joe! If we don't wake up with praise in our lips,and that spring in our step,it's timeto re-evaluate our life.
I get so wrapped up in business, hunting, fishing, 3D and my children that I get my eyes off Him momentarily, and it's only because of Him that I have those things to enjoy.
I'm so glad that in times like that, He stands there with arms stretched out welcoming us back home, AINT GOD GOOD!
I recently went to work for a major movie theater co. asthe National Project manager. I am required to fly to several locations weekly, my days are full of meetings and schedules. I have to confess, I've been so busy, that I forgot where Jesus was. I took my eyes of Him, and focused on Bob. "God forgive me."
they were unaware of it. - Luke 2:43
Thanks for the reminder brother!.....It's so easy to get involved in earthly things.
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