Where Are You Looking?
As I continued my study of Joy to the World from LifeWay Women, we looked at Simeon’s and Anna’s time with Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem.
Imagine being in the temple night and day serving God and waiting for the Messiah. Both Anna and Simeon were looking for and recognized Jesus, the Messiah, as soon as they laid eyes on Him. They rejoiced and thanked God aa they worshiped Him.
Simeon said to the Lord, Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised. For my eyes have seen your salvation (Luke 2:29-30)
Anna’s words are not recorded but scripture says, At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to speak about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem (Luke 2:38).
Both knew, worshiped, and thanked God for keeping His promise of a Messiah. This should also be our response this Christmas. And every day!
I love what today’s writer said:
This statement caught my attention and went straight to my heart!
Back to the title question: Where are you looking…toward hope, peace, answers to prayers, wisdom, direction, purpose? If it’s anywhere but Jesus, it will not satisfy your needs and longings.
Lord, this Christmas, and every day, please help me to keep my eyes on the same One to which Anna and Simeon looked.
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