Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel."
~Luke 2:25-32~
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
~John 8:12~
What a special treat for this man to see and hold baby Jesus. His wish was fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to me how Simeon waited all those years, in the silence, and God honored his desire to see the Lord Messiah.
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I am the light of the world....good things to remember in these times. Whoevever follows me will not walk in darkness.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful that I can also say my eyes have seen God's salvation!
ReplyDeleteJohn 8:12 is such a powerful promise from Jesus for us to meditate upon and truly receive in our hearts. Thank you for sharing and thank you for hosting! Happy New Year and God bless you!
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