25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,31which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” 33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him
I slipped Simeon in on Saturday to complete six testimonies of people spelling thanks. Thanksgiving is also for our salvation. It is fitting we are also preparing for Christmas. Simeon is thanking the Lord for Christmas. He is praising God for sending his Messiah Jesus Christ. We have seen thanks for hope of redemption, the forgiveness of sins, and the relationship that we can have with God Almighty in a personal way.
After Simeon sees the child, he expresses his thanks by saying now he can die content. Jesus is the Light. He is the Savior given to the world.
Reflection: As we have reflected this week with these testimonies, hopefully you know that you have much to be thankful for. The greatest is Jesus Christ as your savior. Do you know him? That decision is one that should fill you with thankfulness for the rest of your days and even beyond. This is the relationship that lasts forever, and our thanksgiving will be eternal.
Prayer: Like Mary, I ponder these things in my heart and am often brought to tears for the redeeming love that you poured out on us, that contuously washes us clean.
