Set aside some time to meditate on the Gospel account of Jesus’ trip to the temple at age twelve (Luke 2:41-50). Conduct an imaginary conversation with Jesus, asking him where he found his clear sense of his identity. Listen to him speak and watch him act. See what you can learn from his knowing of himself in relationship to God. Then pick up this conversation with Jesus as you meditate on his public declaration of his calling in the synagogue as recorded in Luke 4:16-22.
