They did not understand.

Luke 2:49-50, And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Even though they had the announcement from the Angel, they still did not understand who Jesus is. We know more of who He is from this side of the cross; how well do we know who He is?

We want to know You more fully every day.

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