"When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." Luke 2:48
We have never had a child that has gone missing for any length of time but a certain fear and panic sets in when they aren't found at first. Mary and Joesph spent three days trying to find Jesus, their anxiety was great. God chose them to be the ones who would raise His Son, through out history, they will be remembered for being perfect examples for us. There is no doubt they are with the Triune God in Heaven. I wonder if they are anxious when one of us gets lost? If God chose them to be parents to His Son, do they play a role in our salvation?
Yeah I know it is all about Jesus, the rest of the family doesn't matter, why would you pray to them anyway. What could they do anyway. "and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:18. They are like all good parents, they want to see you safe and home with Dad. Mary and Joesph, point the way home to Jesus.
Dear Triune God, I am not sure if my message makes any sense this morning but I trust in You and Your Holy will. Thank You for giving us Godly examples of parents who looked after Your Son. Thank You for our Immaculate Mother who is there to help. Thank You for Saint Joesph to be the perfect example of a father and a husband. May we all follow their example of living so we may have eternal life. Bless this day Lord, be my everything. I pray for those who struggle with their spouse, help them see the good in them and give them love in their hearts for Your gift of them. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us.
Saint Joesph, Patron Saint of Fathers and Families , pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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