Sermon title: Priorities 

Sermon text:

Luke 2:41-50 

41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And [l]Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Separation can develop maturation 

Quote: "If you're in the same place today as you were last year it's time to grow." 

-Unknown 

Create the time

Principle: You need to create environments for the next generation to thrive 

Pause and celebrate the bounty of God 

Luke 2:42-43, 46 

Forsake the place 

Luke 2:48-49

Jesus had to forsake man's destination for God's destiny over His life. 

Anything that is worth being successful in, is worth studying before you're in it. 

Start small 

Luke 2:52 

Takeaways: 

- What new priorities do you need to embrace and activate? 

(Time with family, time on assignment, time with God) 

-Is Jesus a priority in your life?