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“For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the
sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of
your people Israel.” – Luke 2:30-32
Each
morning he would wake up and prepare his heart for the day that lie ahead. Slowly his legs would come to life as he
dressed for the weather of the day. Some
days were better than others, some were not, but he never lost interest in his
purpose. Walking through the village,
some of the children would laugh and make fun, others would feel sorry for him
and try to dissuade him from continuing on his journey. His sandaled feet were not as swift as they
once were, and his breathing was more labored than it had been in his younger
days.
She awoke that day feeling age upon her bones as well. For years she had been walking the halls and chambers with the promise that it would change soon. Her words had echoed against these walls and fallen on many a deaf ear, but with conviction she continued to bring a word to those who came across her path. As her 84 year old body rose on this morning there seemed to be more life in her spirit than in the past few weeks and months. As she wrapped her palla around her, and covered her head in a veil, she stepped out into the courtyard amidst the bustling people going to and fro.
She awoke that day feeling age upon her bones as well. For years she had been walking the halls and chambers with the promise that it would change soon. Her words had echoed against these walls and fallen on many a deaf ear, but with conviction she continued to bring a word to those who came across her path. As her 84 year old body rose on this morning there seemed to be more life in her spirit than in the past few weeks and months. As she wrapped her palla around her, and covered her head in a veil, she stepped out into the courtyard amidst the bustling people going to and fro.
The young couple walked forth carrying their child with them. Eyes searching and seeking throughout the
courtyard. The man stepped forward with
tears of joy and wonder in his aged eyes.
With humility and compassion he looked into the eyes of the young
woman. His hands trembling he reached
for the babe in her arms and taking the child, the emotions nearly
overwhelming. I imagine the man drawing
the child close to his heart, feeling the slight movements and the kicking of
the babe against his body. Then looking
into the eyes of his Savior, he offered a blessing over the King of the Jews,
the Messiah, the Son of God. Simeon,
through tear stained cheeks and overwhelming joy, first claimed Jesus to be the
Christ child, the deliverer. His life
was now complete, and the Lord had fulfilled His promise to Simeon, by revealing
the Savior to him.
She lifted her eyes amidst all of the people and saw the babe being lifted by Simeon. She approached them, and with reverence gave praise to the Lord on high. When Simeon had finished Anna, the Prophet, spoke of the glory this child would bring and of the great things that would happen through him. Her words fell upon the ears of those in the courtyard that day and spoke the truth for all who would hear. Many did not understand and others would scoff at it as nonsense. But, I imagine this aged woman wept over this babe, as Simeon handed him back to his mother.
For years the man, Simeon; and the Prophet, Anna; had awaited the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to be revealed. On that day, their lives were made complete and their purpose was fulfilled through Christ Jesus. On that day, they watched with troubled compassion as the young man and woman left the courtyard with the babe, knowing that one day He would give everything, even His life to save the world. Were they there 12 years later to see Him preaching in the temple? Did they follow His childhood in Nazareth, or attend His bar mitzvah celebration? Or did they simply resign to their quarters having fulfilled their purpose and finally rest in the peace of the Lord’s grace?
As you await His return, do not become disheartened by the timing. For the Lord has promised He will return to bring us to heaven with Him. Trust and have faith, just as the man and the Prophet did throughout their lives.
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With humility and compassion he looked into the eyes of the young
woman. His hands trembling he reached
for the babe in her arms and taking the child, the emotions nearly
overwhelming. I imagine the man drawing
the child close to his heart, feeling the slight movements and the kicking of
the babe against his body. Then looking
into the eyes of his Savior, he offered a blessing over the King of the Jews,
the Messiah, the Son of God. Simeon,
through tear stained cheeks and overwhelming joy, first claimed Jesus to be the
Christ child, the deliverer. His life
was now complete, and the Lord had fulfilled His promise to Simeon, by revealing
the Savior to him. She lifted her eyes amidst all of the people and saw the babe being lifted by Simeon. She approached them, and with reverence gave praise to the Lord on high. When Simeon had finished Anna, the Prophet, spoke of the glory this child would bring and of the great things that would happen through him. Her words fell upon the ears of those in the courtyard that day and spoke the truth for all who would hear. Many did not understand and others would scoff at it as nonsense. But, I imagine this aged woman wept over this babe, as Simeon handed him back to his mother.
For years the man, Simeon; and the Prophet, Anna; had awaited the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to be revealed. On that day, their lives were made complete and their purpose was fulfilled through Christ Jesus. On that day, they watched with troubled compassion as the young man and woman left the courtyard with the babe, knowing that one day He would give everything, even His life to save the world. Were they there 12 years later to see Him preaching in the temple? Did they follow His childhood in Nazareth, or attend His bar mitzvah celebration? Or did they simply resign to their quarters having fulfilled their purpose and finally rest in the peace of the Lord’s grace?
As you await His return, do not become disheartened by the timing. For the Lord has promised He will return to bring us to heaven with Him. Trust and have faith, just as the man and the Prophet did throughout their lives.
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