Daily Word Of God
Luke 2:25-32, 34-35
Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to the restoration of Israel and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord.
Prompted by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the Law required, he took him into his arms and blessed God; and he said: ‘Now, Master, you are letting your servant go in peace as you promised; for my eyes have seen the salvation which you have made ready in the sight of the nations; a light of revelation for the gentiles and glory for your people Israel.’
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is opposed – and a sword will pierce your soul too – so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- Having set eyes upon the child Jesus, Simeon was ready to face death after his deepest desire had been granted him.
- Could Simeon’s example teach us something about the Good News of Christmas?
- Perhaps Prophet Simeon’s patient wait to see the child Messiah reminds us to live the essence of life, i.e. to possess the Messiah in our hearts as our true treasure. Is Jesus your true treasure?