Good morning.
We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple for his circumcision ceremony. As they were preparing to dedicate their eight-day-old son to God, in another part of town, Simeon felt a nudge to get to the temple (see Luke 2:27).
This wasn’t the first time God had spoken so clearly to Simeon. Once before God had assured him that he would see the Messiah before he died (see Luke 2:26). For Simeon, it wasn’t a question of if, but when it would happen.
Biblical hope is the confident expectation that something good is just ahead. But since it’s not there yet, we have to stay alert. And one day, hope pays off. All the waiting gives way to wonder.
"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace" (Luke 2:28–29). His careful waiting had led to joyous wonder.
Ever have a divine prompting like that? It might be mysterious; perhaps a name you haven’t thought of in years flashes through your mind, and you feel the urgent need to pause and pray.
Like Simeon, we all need to listen, wait, and then respond appropriately to God's prompting.
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
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