Divine Delays: What 12-Year-Old Jesus Can Teach Us

Bible, Women & Bathrobes

Summary

Tamara K. Anderson and Amy Johnson delve into the intriguing story of young Jesus found in Luke 2:41-51, where his parents accidentally leave him behind in Jerusalem during a Passover pilgrimage. The main takeaway from their discussion is the importance of God's timing and how it plays a crucial role in our lives, especially when we find ourselves in periods of waiting or uncertainty. As they explore the emotions of Mary and Joseph during the three days they searched for Jesus, he hosts skillfully draw symbolism between this biblical story and Mary having to wait three days after Christ's crucifixion to find him again. They also reflect on the lessons of patience and growth that emerge from such experiences. They highlight how Jesus, even at the age of 12, was already demonstrating remarkable wisdom while being mindful of his role as the Son of God. With a blend of humor and insight, Tamara and Amy remind listeners that in moments of limbo, we can focus on becoming who God intends us to be while trusting in His perfect timing.

Takeaways

• The timing of our lives can often feel unsettling, but it's all part of God's plan.
• The parallels between Mary having to wait 3 days to find him at the temple and how that prepared her for the wait of seeing Him after His crucifiction.
• Even Jesus, at the age of twelve, had to learn to wait for His mission.
• Mary's experience with losing Jesus teaches us about parental anxiety and divine timing.
• Understanding that waiting can lead to personal growth is a critical life lesson.
• Jesus's wisdom as a child shows that we can learn from younger generations.
• In moments of limbo, we should ask ourselves who we need to become during this waiting period.

Guests & Hosts

Tamara K. Anderson

Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/

Amy Johnson

Amy is a member of our Women Warriors of Light Advisory Board. She is a leader of women, a homemaker, and a licensed cosmetologist. Amy enjoys nurturing women through betrayal trauma to becoming a beacon of support and inspiration.

Transcript

If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/divine-delays-what-12-year-old-jesus-can-teach-us