‭‭Luke‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli.

Several weeks ago, Deborah asked some challenging questions: Did your revelation of Jesus Christ spark a new beginning for you? Reflect on your journey and your responses. Is it time for a new beginning? Have you met Jesus Christ?

Let’s take a moment to look at Jesus’ new beginning. When Jesus was about 12, He traveled to Jerusalem for the Festival of Passover. Jesus went missing for three days. When Mary and Joseph found Jesus, He acknowledged God as His father. Jesus responded to Mary and Joseph in ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭49‬ ‭NIV‬‬ by saying — Why were you searching for me? he asked. Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?

In reading today’s key verse, Jesus’ actual ministry didn’t begin until after age 30. His ministry would last just three short years. Take a moment to think about all that Jesus accomplished with His time on Earth. Now think about your ministry. Just like Jesus knew where to find His Heavenly Father, we should desire the same for everyone. We are never too old to start a new ministry. 

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your son, who walked this Earth. Thank You for teaching us about ministry through the life of Jesus. Help me to walk in the ministry You have called me to do. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.