Luke 2:27-33
New King James Version (NKJV)
27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29“ Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
Simeon had waited his entire life for God's promised Messiah to come to earth. The Bible records that Simeon was very devout and the Holy Spirit was upon Him. God had promised that Simeon would not see death until he saw Jesus. Many in this world are waiting for something in their lives. Some are waiting for jobs, some are looking for basic needs, some for children or grandchildren in their homes, and some are looking for love. I can't promise the answers you are seeking to things like jobs, finances, basic needs, children or grandchildren, but I can promise you can find the love and peace you are loking for! The birthday we celebrated yesterday is conformation of that promise! God sent His only begotten Son because of His great love for us! That baby born more than two thousand years ago changed everything! We have been offered adoption into God's eternal family. We can now approach the throne of grace with boldness and confidence. We can receive forgiveness for our sins and we can receive His Spirit and strength to help us to become all God created us to be!
Thank You Father for the greatest gift I have ever received, the gift of salvation through Your Son Jesus! The gift of Jesus was and still is free for all who choose to receive and unwrap it! Thank You Jesus for leaving all of the riches of heaven and coming to earth, taking on the confines of human flesh and pouring out the love of the Father on the world! Father I pray that I will continue to share the gift of Your love all year long by sharing the changes a Baby, Jesus has made in my life! In Jesus loving, feeing name I pray, amen!
29“ Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
Simeon had waited his entire life for God's promised Messiah to come to earth. The Bible records that Simeon was very devout and the Holy Spirit was upon Him. God had promised that Simeon would not see death until he saw Jesus. Many in this world are waiting for something in their lives. Some are waiting for jobs, some are looking for basic needs, some for children or grandchildren in their homes, and some are looking for love. I can't promise the answers you are seeking to things like jobs, finances, basic needs, children or grandchildren, but I can promise you can find the love and peace you are loking for! The birthday we celebrated yesterday is conformation of that promise! God sent His only begotten Son because of His great love for us! That baby born more than two thousand years ago changed everything! We have been offered adoption into God's eternal family. We can now approach the throne of grace with boldness and confidence. We can receive forgiveness for our sins and we can receive His Spirit and strength to help us to become all God created us to be!
Thank You Father for the greatest gift I have ever received, the gift of salvation through Your Son Jesus! The gift of Jesus was and still is free for all who choose to receive and unwrap it! Thank You Jesus for leaving all of the riches of heaven and coming to earth, taking on the confines of human flesh and pouring out the love of the Father on the world! Father I pray that I will continue to share the gift of Your love all year long by sharing the changes a Baby, Jesus has made in my life! In Jesus loving, feeing name I pray, amen!
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