Luke 2:40-48
They Lost Jesus
“The presence of Jesus isn’t just the source of joy—it’s the secret to
sustaining it.”
“But they, assuming that He was in the group, went a day’s journey; and
then they began looking for Him…” (Luke 2:44 NASB95).
Where might you have lost Him?
“You can’t recover joy if you don’t first recognize where you’ve lost it.”
“And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching
for Him” (Luke 2:45 NASB95).
Jesus hasn’t moved.
“The way back to Jesus is simple: retrace your steps and return to
where you left Him.”
“They found Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening
to them and asking them questions” (Luke 2:46 NASB95).
“Joy isn’t restored by doing more; it’s restored by sitting with Jesus.”
Where do you find yourself today?
“Joy isn’t something you chase; it’s a gift you receive when you return
to Jesus.”
