READING: Luke 2:25-32
“It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.”
Luke 2:26-27
Have you ever waited a really long time for something? Dreamt of a magic moment or a special gift? Simeon spent his life waiting for the promised Messiah and his last remaining years must have been filled with fear that he would never see God’s promise fulfilled. Then the Holy Ghost revealed to him that before he died, he would see the Lord’s Christ. It was in the temple when Mary and Joseph brought their child Jesus, just 40 days old, to be presented to the Lord that Simeon not only saw but actually held the Savior in his arms. He had waited a lifetime for that coming. We are as blessed as Simeon was because we share with him the promise of life eternal in the arms of our loving Lord, knowing that He will never leave us alone. We all have the assurance of salvation!
So, as you enjoy the Advent season, be patient in your anticipation of the good tidings of great joy. The waiting adds to the wonder of the Christmas celebration and the realization that Christ’s birth is indeed the greatest of gifts, filling our hearts with true and lasting joy, making the wait forever bearable. God, our Lord and Master, rewards each of us with an eternal home in heaven. The hymns, the lights, the smells – all of the beauty in our celebrations reflect our preparation for the long awaited arrival of Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Give us patience and a faith like Simeon, to wait for your promise of life eternal with you. Help us to spread these good tidings of joy to all people so they too will know of His promise of life eternal. Amen.
“It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.”
Luke 2:26-27
Have you ever waited a really long time for something? Dreamt of a magic moment or a special gift? Simeon spent his life waiting for the promised Messiah and his last remaining years must have been filled with fear that he would never see God’s promise fulfilled. Then the Holy Ghost revealed to him that before he died, he would see the Lord’s Christ. It was in the temple when Mary and Joseph brought their child Jesus, just 40 days old, to be presented to the Lord that Simeon not only saw but actually held the Savior in his arms. He had waited a lifetime for that coming. We are as blessed as Simeon was because we share with him the promise of life eternal in the arms of our loving Lord, knowing that He will never leave us alone. We all have the assurance of salvation!
So, as you enjoy the Advent season, be patient in your anticipation of the good tidings of great joy. The waiting adds to the wonder of the Christmas celebration and the realization that Christ’s birth is indeed the greatest of gifts, filling our hearts with true and lasting joy, making the wait forever bearable. God, our Lord and Master, rewards each of us with an eternal home in heaven. The hymns, the lights, the smells – all of the beauty in our celebrations reflect our preparation for the long awaited arrival of Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Give us patience and a faith like Simeon, to wait for your promise of life eternal with you. Help us to spread these good tidings of joy to all people so they too will know of His promise of life eternal. Amen.
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