Today's Scripture
Living to see the Messiah: Luke 2:25-38
TODAY’S READING SCHEDULE: Matthew 1, Luke 2:1-38(CEB)
25 A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he wouldn’t die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple area. Meanwhile, Jesus’ parents brought the child to the temple so that they could do what was customary under the Law. 28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,
29 “Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word,
30 because my eyes have seen your salvation.
31 You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples.
32 It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and a glory for your people Israel.”
33 His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. 34 Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “This boy is assigned to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that generates opposition 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your innermost being too.”
36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher. She was very old. After she married, she lived with her husband for seven years. 37 She was now an 84-year-old widow. She never left the temple area but worshipped God with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 She approached at that very moment and began to praise God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
What does this passage mean to me/us
When Jesus was presented to the Temple on the eighth day, according to the tradition, we read about these two people who see the Messiah.
Both of them was led to the Temple.
Simeon was filled with the Holy Spirit, as he anticipated the restoration of the nation, and led to come to the temple.
Anna devoted her life to prayer and fasting.
Both had the urgency to see the Kingdom come. And through their prayer, they were able to witness the glimpse of the restoration of the nation.
The glimpse they saw was completed in their eyes. The glimpse was enough for Anna continued her praise and worship.
Do we long for the Kingdom to come? Do we see the glimpse of that Kingdom to come?
Prayer
Lord, help us to see the glimpse of your Kingdom today. In Christ name, we pray, AMEN.
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