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(Just FYI, the end of this sermon is cut off because the power went out on Sunday morning. That is why the video ends so abruptly.)

What does it mean to truly be about our Father's business? This powerful exploration of Luke 2:41-52 invites us into a transformative moment in Jesus' early life that challenges everything we think we know about obedience and priority. At just twelve years old, Jesus demonstrates a radical commitment to His heavenly Father that left even His earthly parents bewildered. When Mary and Joseph finally found Him after three anxious days of searching, Jesus wasn't lost—He was exactly where He needed to be, sitting among the teachers in the temple, listening, learning, and asking questions that astonished everyone present. His response to His worried parents reveals the heart of discipleship: 'Did you not know that I must be about my Father's business?' This isn't a story about a rebellious child; it's a profound lesson about what happens when divine obedience takes precedence over human expectations. We're challenged to examine our own priorities and ask ourselves the hard questions: What happens when following God doesn't align with conventional wisdom? Are we willing to pursue spiritual growth even when it disrupts our comfortable routines? As we stand on the threshold of a new year, this passage calls us to a life of increasing wisdom, stature, and favor with God—a life that might not always make sense to those around us, but one that faithfully pursues what our Heavenly Father has called us to do.