[Jesus] said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49

Years ago, while on patrol, I found a 3 year old wondering down the street sobbing.  He had walked away from his parents to look at something interesting and became lost. i found his parents a bit later shouting his name and began searching for him franticly.  But as we started toward the police station, he suddenly pointed at a building and said, ‘Look! That’s Daddy’s church!’ Then I understood whom he belonged to. I had seen the parents out walking and looking earlier, so I knew where to take him.” 

Going astray is easy because many things take our focus away from the Lord. But when we find ourselves far from where we know God wants us to be, one landmark never fails. We belong to God. We will find our way home when we seek fellowship with those who follow Christ.

Dear Lord, keep us close so that we do not lose our direction in life. Amen.