Searching.  Twelve year-old Jesus had been separated from his parents during a national celebration in Jerusalem.  While not unusual for families to lose track of one another at such events, three days span had his parents worried.  They found Jesus, engaged in deep discussion about the law of God with the teachers of the law.  “Why were you searching for me?’ he asked. ‘Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?’” (Luke 2:49).  Jesus was at home with his heavenly Father.  In the mind of Jesus, it was the most natural, logical place for him to be.  Do you feel “at home” in Father’s house?  When you fellowship with God is it something that brings peace and rest to your heart.  Does it reenergize your soul?  Do you love to linger there in his presence and regret when the responsibilities of life distract your attention on him?  Or, does meeting with God feel more like a duty, a task to be completed, and something to complete as succinctly as possible?  God desires that you would be at rest in his presence.  Not feeling condemnation, guilt or obligation, but delighting in your father, as would a child needing affirmation and affection.  The sacrifice of Jesus Christ has forever removed the distance between you and God.  Even if it means you pull away from your family, friends and other responsibilities for a time, seek out time to be with Him.  May your heart be renewed as you come to be at home with your heavenly Father.

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