Luke 2:22–52 (ESV)
Pastor Scott Berglin
God from Luke’s Eyes to Yours
“Finding Jesus” | January 25, 2026
In this week’s message from Luke 2, Pastor Scott guided us through moments that reveal how Jesus is discovered by those who are actively looking for God’s work. From Simeon and Anna in the temple to a twelve-year-old Jesus teaching among the religious leaders, Luke shows us that finding Jesus is not accidental—it is the result of longing, faithfulness, and perseverance. God reveals Himself to those who seek Him with expectant hearts, spiritual discipline, and unwavering resolve.
“Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” — Luke 2:49
Main Points
1 Look for God Things
v. 25, 30, 32, 38, 40, 49
Those who recognized Jesus were watching for God’s activity. Simeon and Anna saw what others missed because they were spiritually alert and expectant. Finding Jesus begins with a heart tuned to God’s work.
2 Look Through Spiritual Disciplines
v. 24, 27, 29, 37, 39, 46
Prayer, worship, obedience, and devotion placed people in positions to encounter Jesus. Spiritual disciplines don’t earn God’s presence—but they align us to recognize Him when He moves.
3 Look Past Opposition until You Find
v. 25, 34, 38, 44–46, 48–49
Finding Jesus often requires persistence. Confusion, misunderstanding, and even pain didn’t stop those who kept searching. True seekers push past obstacles until they encounter Christ.
Key Takeaways
- God reveals Himself to those who are watching for Him.
- Spiritual disciplines position us to recognize Jesus.
- Persistence is required when the search becomes difficult.
- Jesus is always about His Father’s business.
- Finding Jesus reshapes our priorities and understanding.
Reflection Questions
- Where are you intentionally looking for God’s activity in your life?
- Which spiritual discipline helps you recognize Jesus most clearly?
- What obstacles have discouraged your pursuit of God recently?
- How does Jesus’ commitment to His Father challenge your priorities?
- What would it look like to seek Jesus more persistently this week?
Call to Action
This week, seek Jesus with intention.
Commit to one spiritual discipline that helps you look for God’s work daily. Push past distractions and discouragement, trusting that those who seek will find.
