Simeon And Anna I really enjoy times of fellowship with other Christians. Especially those who have walked with Christ for many years, their faith strengthened by storms and trials. And their hearts filled with thanksgiving from Gods countless blessings. They are living examples of Gods mercy and grace, and their lives radiate with His love. Such are the two people who meet Baby Jesus in our story today. After the days of Marys purification were ended (eight days for circumcising the child and thirty three more per Leviticus 12:5) she and Joseph took the Baby to the temple to offer their sacrifice according to the law of the Lord. While in Jerusalem they met Simeon, who was filled with the Holy Ghost which revealed to him that he would not die before he had seen the Lords Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. (Luke 2:27-33) Baby Jesus was almost six weeks old and this elderly man took Him in his arms, and I imagine he looked into His eyes and the Holy Ghost smiled back through the eyes of the Christ Child. And Simeon blessed them. Then they met Anna, a prophetess and widow of about eighty four years. We are told in Luke 2:37-38 that she departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. I am sure Joseph and Mary carried those memories back with them to Nazareth and cherished them for many years.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:44:28 +0000
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