Simeon and Anna
During this time of year, we reflect and celebrate the birth of our Messiah, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. It is good to read the story of Simeon and Anna.
Luke 2:25-38
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout , and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 27And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, 28[Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said, 29And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart in peace, according to Your word. 30For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation, 31Which You have ordained and prepared before all peoples,
32A Light for revelation to the Gentiles and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. 33And His father and mother were marveling at what was said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against-- 35And a sword will pierce through your own soul also--that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. 36And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, 37And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 38And she too came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of [Jesus] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem
Simeon and Anna were two people who were watching and expecting! Simeon was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him (Vs 25). It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. When Simeon saw the child, he knew He was the Promise that he had been waiting to embrace.
Anna was advanced in years, a widow who was eighty-four years old. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers (Vs37). When she saw what she had been praying and interceding for through the years she immediately began to give thanks.
Oh Lord,
How I desire to have such faith and patience to wait upon the Lord’s promise to be fulfilled as Simeon and Anna did. Help me!
Amen
Luke 2:25-38
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout , and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 27And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, 28[Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said, 29And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart in peace, according to Your word. 30For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation, 31Which You have ordained and prepared before all peoples,
32A Light for revelation to the Gentiles and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. 33And His father and mother were marveling at what was said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against-- 35And a sword will pierce through your own soul also--that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. 36And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, 37And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 38And she too came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of [Jesus] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem
Simeon and Anna were two people who were watching and expecting! Simeon was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him (Vs 25). It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. When Simeon saw the child, he knew He was the Promise that he had been waiting to embrace.
Anna was advanced in years, a widow who was eighty-four years old. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers (Vs37). When she saw what she had been praying and interceding for through the years she immediately began to give thanks.
Oh Lord,
How I desire to have such faith and patience to wait upon the Lord’s promise to be fulfilled as Simeon and Anna did. Help me!
Amen
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