Regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas or not, today we stand together as ONE.
Just as Simeon eagerly awaited the Messiah and it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would see Him with his own eyes - we will see Jesus face to face!
Keep listening to The Holy Spirit!!
And keep looking UP!
No matter what you choose to do today, do it with all your heart for the Lord.
Some choose not to celebrate Christmas due to its pagan origins, while others celebrate it to honor Jesus. Whatever your decision, let it come from your heart straight to Jesus. He's watching and The One you should aim to please.
Today, as the church, we are similar to Simeon, a 'righteous and devout' man— (just as the blood of Jesus sanctifies His Church). Simeon, like other Israelites, anxiously waited for The Lord to bring comfort to Israel. They hoped for God to rescue them, just like He did before when He saved them from slavery in Egypt -
However, Simeon stood apart — he was filled with the Holy Spirit (just like the Church) and God revealed directly to him that he would see the Messiah before he died.
"And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ." Luke 2:26
While Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem as a baby, following the law, Simeon was there and finally saw Jesus —The One Israel had been waiting for!
We're not sure how long Simeon had waited, but the Holy Spirit led him to the temple that day, and he immediately recognized Jesus when he saw Him.
This is what Siemon said: "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Just like the Holy Spirit allowed Simeon to see Jesus before he died, we are that chosen generation waiting to be rescued— the generation that will never die and will see Jesus face to face!
Our eyes will witness salvation and redemption as we're rescued from this evil world into the loving embrace of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
We're sanctified by the blood of Jesus and filled with His Spirit, we will soon get revelation, just like Siemon did! Let's keep longing, waiting, and looking up for our King!
Today, that is our gift, our consolation, and our Blessed Hope!
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