No matter how catastrophic things may become in this world, just know that our eternal peace awaits us in the next, and God always wins.
Psalms 46:10 KJV Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
If Jesus were not the King of the Jews, He would not have been circumcised.
Luke 2:21 KJV And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
The consolation of Israel has always been Jesus Christ.
Luke 2:25 KJV And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Luke 2:26 KJV And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
There are factions today that portray Yahweh as an evil demigod. Jesus literally means, 'Yahweh Saves'!
Simeon spoke directly to God through the salvation that comes from God, Jesus Christ the Lord. To communicate with God, we must follow Simeon's example. He is just one of many who have shared similar testimonies. In contrast, cults often rely on a single, unverified testimony from their founder, rather than multiple firsthand accounts that include the testimony of Simeon.
Luke 2:27 KJV And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
Luke 2:28 KJV Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Luke 2:29 KJV Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
Luke 2:30 KJV For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:31 KJV Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
Luke 2:32 KJV A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Luke 2:33 KJV And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
The problem is that many Christians do not know the difference between fallen Israel, which is spoken against, and risen Israel, which is praised and glorified.
Luke 2:34 KJV And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
There are many women who have been great soul winners.
Luke 2:37 KJV And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Luke 2:38 KJV And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
If Jesus were not the King of the Jews, He would not have observed Jewish customs.
Luke 2:41 KJV Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luke 2:42 KJV And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
If you are looking for answers, look to Jesus. Even as a 12-year-old child, He had all the answers.
Luke 2:46 KJV And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Luke 2:47 KJV And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Despite all that Mary and Joseph had witnessed concerning Christ, their faith had to mature over time too.
Luke 2:48 KJV And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
Luke 2:49 KJV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 2:50 KJV And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
If we are not about the Father's business, we have no business doing it at all.
Luke 2:49 KJV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
God experienced normal childhood development minus sin.
Luke 2:51 KJV And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Luke 2:52 KJV And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And why the Great Shepherd is still an abomination to the world today.
Genesis 46:34 KJV That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.
Reasoning with God through prayer is highly encouraged and welcome, always ending with 'Thy will be done.' However, reasoning with liars who believe they know it all is pointless, for they are only concerned with 'My will be done.'
Job 13:3-4 KJV Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.
The hypocrites trust in their own salvation, not in the salvation of God.
Job 13:16 KJV He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.
If sinners bring up the sins of your past, point them to the Lord, who has forgotten them, and remind them of whose sins have yet to be forgiven through Christ.
Job 13:26 KJV For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
Father, may Your business be our business today. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
