In Luke 2:25-35 we meet
a man named Simeon who had been longing for Messiah. The Lord promised that he
would not die until he had seen Him.
25 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. 26 It had been
revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the
Lord’s Messiah. 27 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, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in
peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in
the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory
of your people Israel.”
33 The
child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon
blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the
falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so
that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your
own soul too.”
Not everyone recognized Jesus
as the Son of God. It says that Simeon was righteous, devout, waiting, and watching
for the Savior. Today those attributes are necessary for recognition of Jesus
in our presence as well.
Allow God’s Spirit to lead
you and fill you in knowing Jesus even more intimately.
Have a good Godly day.
