December 29
Luke 2:25-35 (NKJV) And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.” And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
I love Simeon.
This portion of scripture is such comfort for me. There is so much to share and you need to do a lot of work today, so, start out in prayer. Ask God to enlighten the eyes of your understanding so that you would see wonderful things in His Word. Ask Him to help you gain a heart of wisdom from His Word. Ask Him to speak fresh and new to you during this time.
Things to notice and ask for God’s wisdom and guidance:
*Simeon was just and devout ~ what does that mean?
*He was waiting for the Consolation of Israel ~ what does that mean?
*The Holy Spirit was upon Him ~ why is this specifically mentioned?
*The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would see the Lord’s Christ before he died ~ how does that make you feel?
*He went to the temple that day led by the Spirit ~ do you think that the Spirit told him that Jesus would be there or just that he needed to go; and why do you think that?
*Simeon took Jesus up in his arms and blessed God ~ he held Him…it makes me cry…how precious that is to me…to hold Him ~ embrace Him…did he hold Him like we do with our little baby…nuzzling Him in love and affection ~ what do you think about this?
*To thank God for letting him depart in peace ~ what a way to live before you die…he beheld God’s Son ~ what are your thoughts?
*Salvation for all peoples ~ all peoples ~ light of revelation for Gentiles and glory of Israel ~ what does that mean to you?
*Simeon’s words made Joseph and Mary marvel ~ how much marveling can one person take ~ think about all the Lord had done for them.
*He says to Mary ~ not Joseph ~ about the piercing of your own soul…I would love to know why not Joseph too ~ what are your thoughts?
These will be great things to learn from Him face to face! Praise Him for His Word, girls, and the time you spent with Him!
Merry Christmas ~ Laurie Kay
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