Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. 27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29 "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." (source)
I love the faithfulness in these verses. Simeon is faithful in his belief that he WILL see the Messiah, and faithful in listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. God is faithful in keeping that promise made to Simeon. If only we could all be as faithful and reciprocal in our relationships. I look to figures like Simeon to remind me not only to be faithful and trusting in God's promises, but to pay attention to the promptings of the Spirit, so that I too might see the light of Christ in my life.
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