Luke the physician wrote how Joseph and Mary, “went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it”, and in chapter two and verse forty-four of his book Luke shared how Jesus' parents, “sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance” where we read:
But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;
and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
The verse reads, “But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;” Luke began with the words, “But they” or “however, nonetheless, nevertheless, moreover and Joseph and Mary”, “supposing him” which means “deemed and thought Jesus” “to have been in the company” which means “was in the group of travelers, associates and traveling companions”, “went a day's journey” or “traveled a natural day's length”. Luke shared how Joseph and Mary thought Jesus was with the remainder of their group and traveled for a “day” toward their home.
The verse continues, “and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.” Luke added the words, “and they sought him” which means “and Joseph and Mary looked for and searched for Jesus” “among their kinsfolk” or “within their group of relatives and fellow countrymen” “and acquaintance” which means “and notable or well-known friends”. Luke shared how Joseph and Mary “searched” for Jesus among their relatives and companions who were traveling with them.
When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we can imagine Joseph and Mary's concern when they thought Jesus was traveling with them but actually was not. As they began to look for Jesus among their relatives and friends, they must have been in near “panic” mode as their son was missing. God knew where Jesus was, and though He allowed Joseph and Mary to be in wonder, He was not. God's plan was unfolding for the salvation of mankind, and even though people, even close people to Jesus, did not know where Jesus was, God's plan was for Him to engage the leaders in the temple so He could begin His venture toward paying the price for sin on the cross. Those who are wise will consider every detail of Jesus' journey and realize, God had a plan, and He was working it out.
Next time Luke shares when Jesus' parents, “found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
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All references are from "Strongs Concordance".
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