Mary and Joseph did not understand (Luke 2:41-3:14). They had thought that Jesus was with the caravan traveling back to Nazareth. However He turned up missing the first night. So after searching all over, they had to make the trek back and search Jerusalem. After three days they found Him - in the temple.
And Jesus was having a great time listening to and questioning the teachers - amazing all who heard this 12 year old. But his parents were quite upset after all the anxious searching. But their reprimand seemed to puzzle Jesus: "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
Hmm... "In My Father's house." It's quite clear that Jesus knew His true identity and was quite comfortable and at home in the temple - thinking and talking about truth from His Father.
It's the same for us. The more we get to know our Heavenly Father and enjoy being in His presence, the more it will seem like home. Then our "real home-going" will be a satisfied "Ahhh, Yes".
Lord help us to be more at home with You than anywhere else!
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