What's His Business? March 6, 2017

⁴⁶ 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.
⁴⁷ And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
⁴⁸ 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.
⁴⁹ 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 2:46-49 King James Version 

Until this evening, I have always framed this passage around a young Jesus being immersed in prayer, scripture reading, and theological discussion.  And most likely he was.  But our Father's business is far more than this.

Our Father is in the healing business.  Do we visit those in the hospital?

Our Father is in the business of comforting others.  When is the last time you called a friend just to see how he was doing?

Our Father's business is encouragement.  Why not send a card to your pastor?

Our Father also provides for those in need.  What if one week's of Starbucks drive-through dollars were used to purchase some groceries for that elderly neighbor?

Jesus was about his Father's work in the temple, and we should continue to follow his example.  But our Father's work extends far beyond the walls and halls into the offices and streets.  

We should all be about our Father's business all the time.