In Luke 2 we read a story about how Mary and Joseph lost Jesus and searched for him for three days before they found him at the temple (v. 46). I like the personal application here that teaches us what we can do if we feel separated from Christ:
- We can find Him at the temple.
In addition to finding Him at the temple, Jesus also tells his parents (us) in v. 47 that if they ever lose sight of Him then they can always find Him doing His Father's business (v.49). What application does that scripture have for us today? What does doing the Fathers' business look like for us?
Moses 1:39 says that Gods work is "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." So how do we help with God's work? The Handbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says that we participate in God's work of salvation and exaltation by:
- Living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Caring for those in need.
- Inviting all to receive the gospel.
- Uniting families for eternity.
We need to find ways to incorporate the work of salvation into our daily lives so that our connection with Jesus is always close. When we feel like we've lost our connection with Christ, focusing on doing these things will help us reconnect with Him.
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