The Story - Chapter 22

Read Luke 2:41-52 (The Story pgs 315-316) three times: 

• First time, read through at normal pace. 
• Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you. 
• Finally, read and slow down at the phrases and words that jumped out at you, stopping to consider why the Holy Spirit may be lifting those up to you. 

Take a few moments to consider the following questions:

• Jesus’ parents were searching anxiously for him, yet Jesus the child was not anxious at all. In what ways do you find yourself anxiously searching for Jesus in your life? Consider where Jesus is patiently waiting for you? 
• "Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?" How does this statement call you to re-evaluate your priorities during Lent?
• Jesus "went down to Nazareth...and was obedient to (his parents) ... (Jesus) grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Spend a few minutes contemplating Jesus during childhood. Let the Holy Spirit guide this time, and be thankful for the images and thoughts where you're led!