Luke 2:49
And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
Jesus’ parents, after searching for Him, found Him in the temple engaged in a deep discussion with the religious leaders. Surprised by His presence there, they questioned Him. Jesus responded, emphasizing His commitment to His Father’s business.
The original Greek phrase, translated as “my Father’s business,” is literally “in the things of my Father,”. This is often interpreted as indicating Jesus’ preoccupation with the things of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Father’s House.
This wasn’t just about activity, it was about service, intimacy, and purpose. Later, Jesus speaks of this house in Matthew 16:18, highlighting His intention to build His church, against which the gates of hell shall not prevail. This is the Father’s business, drawing His people to Himself and establishing them in His nature and purpose.
In John 5:17, Jesus continues this theme: ‘‘My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.’’ Through this, Jesus revealed that God is continually at work, and as His sons, we are called to do the same. The religious leaders were offended, not only because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, but because He called God His Father, making Himself equal with God. What’s striking here is that the religious leaders understood the implication: a son takes after his father, shares in his nature, and walks in his authority. So, the question is: As a son or daughter of God, have you embraced the truth that you can do what your Father does? Can you perceive His work and step into it, not as an observer, but as a co-labourer with Him?
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
Jesus then deepens this revelation in John 5 verses 19-20; Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. Jesus models a life of complete dependence and alignment with the Father, showing us that true power and purpose come from seeing what God is doing and joining Him in it.
This isn’t just about Jesus defending His actions. It’s a call to identity, intimacy, and action. To live not by striving, but by watching, listening, and responding to the Father’s heart.
And what is the Father doing? We know that His mercies are new each morning. He is always healing, restoring, lifting, encouraging, His people etc., all of which are to build them into Him.
Colossians 2:6-7
⁶As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: ⁷Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving).
Some of His works as seen in Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted & binds up their wounds.” Jeremiah 30:17. Says, “I will restore you to health & heal your wounds,” Isaiah 40:29 says, “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” And Ephesians 5:25-27 says, “Christ loved the church & gave himself up for her to make her holy… to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle.”
Therefore, Child of God, always see your Father in everything. As you see Him and hear Him, you’ll know His purpose for you each day. Your days will be fruitful and beautiful. Even when challenges arise, He will give you solutions. And in walking with Him, you’ll truly enjoy your salvation.
Even among us, it has been taught: Serve God and He will serve you. We serve Him because we love Him. Our devotion flows from relationship, not reward. When love leads, service is joyful and blessings follow naturally, not as a transaction, but as a reflection of His goodness.
Prophetic Utterance:
I am an extension of my Father. I see Him. I hear Him. I do what He does. I respond to His heart.
I bear my Father’s nature.
Guiding text:
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.