Jesus had just cast out a demon who had made a man unable to speak (Luke 11:14).  The religious leaders could not deny that the miracle had occurred and that the mute man was now able to speak, so they accused Jesus of performing exorcisms by the power of Satan.  It was the religious establishment's way of discrediting the Son of God, and retaining their own power-base.  

Some people ask others, ‘Where do you stand ...’ on this idea or that.  It is often a difficult question to answer because we may not have full knowledge, or we may have not thought through the issue properly; or we may be in a process which is not yet completed. Yet it is important to be certain about what we can be sure of.  Jesus makes two statements in this verse: one is about a thought-through position, the other is about an intentional process.  To be ‘with Jesus’ is not a physical description about location but a personal affirmation of relationship.

There is no doubt that the influence of godly parents has a profound effect on their children.  God intends parents to teach their family about Him and what He requires of people (Deuteronomy 6:4-7).  So where did Jesus, the Son of God, receive His understanding of His Father?  Certainly, Mary and Joseph would have taught Him from the Old Testament Law, but when He was only twelve, Jesus debated with the Temple leaders (Luke 2:46-50) with knowledge, wisdom and authority that was implicit in His relationship with Father God.

Jesus was criticised for being obvious, outspoken, and direct.  His miracles attracted a lot of admiration, but His explanations fuelled accusation and condemnation.  Nobody minded Him healing, feeding them or even casting out demons; but they, and especially the religious leaders, resented His claim to be God's Messiah with a greater authority than them.  But wherever He went Jesus was the Light of the world whose presence revealed the thoughts and intentions of people’s hearts (John 8:12).