Luke 2:22 “Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.”
Joseph and Mary went through all of the lawful things regarding the raising of Jesus. One has to wonder if they felt differently about this Child, knowing He was so very different. Surely they realized as we must that every child is a gift from God. They are ours only in the sense that He has put them with us, and nothing more. They all belong to Almighty God. Even though Jesus was to be so very different, from His parent’s standpoint the responsibility was the same. Whether caring for the Son of God, or any of God’s little babies, we have the same duty. Every individual belongs to Him.
Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing us to be involved in the raising of Your babies. We love them so much! We will take our duty as seriously as did Mary and Joseph. We will praise You for leading and guiding them in their young lives. We will glorify You as we watch them grow to be what You want. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.