All these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael and Shephatiah. Then Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and Jehoram his son became king in his place. Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,Ī LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the glory of Your people Israel."Īnd His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.Īnd Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, ``Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed-Īnd a sword will pierce even your own soul-to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." ``Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word Then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ``EVERY firstborn MALE THAT OPENS THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD"),Īnd to offer a sacrifice according to what was said in the Law of the Lord, ``A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS."Īnd there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him.Īnd it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.Īnd he came in the Spirit into the temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, So if you’re waiting on the Lord today, be encouraged because you’re in good company.Īnd when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.Īnd when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord The long road, however, has been taken by countless faithful servants. Shortcuts rarely lead to where God wants us to be. Some people might have found it challenging to continue believing the promise, but Simeon didn’t falter. Imagine waiting day after day for such an amazing blessing. ![]() ![]() ![]() For many decades he kept watch, holding firmly to the promise that he would not die before he beheld the Savior (v. However, the result of that patience was always blessing.Ĭonsider how long Simeon waited to see Christ-to hold the infant Jesus in his arms and prophesy over Him. Time and again, the Father made promises to His children, only to have them wait years-sometimes decades-for the promise to be fulfilled. No wonder Scripture includes so many examples of godly patience. Did you calmly wait during those few minutes, or did you stand there tapping your fingers and sighing in exasperation? If you don’t agree, just think about the last time you warmed up a meal in the microwave.
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