I admire the story about Simeon and Anna:
"Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1)
Scripture reminds us that many righteous men and women didn't see the fruition of their hope until their faith had been severely tested. In some cases, they never saw concrete answers to some of their prayers within their lifetime. Yet this didn't stop them from believing God day after day. AMEN.
There was no writing prophet in Israel for four centuries, yet men and women like Simeon and Anna-godly people waiting expectantly for the true Messiah-still held on to their belief that the Lord would do exactly what He said He'd do. They hadn't given up hope, even in their old age. Wow! No wonder they recognized the long-waited One immediately when they saw Him in His mother's arms-even though no one else did. GLORY GOD!
It didn't matter that this young family was clearly poor, bringing to the temple the least-expensive sacrifice. Simeon and Anna recognized royalty right away, because they were in constant communication with God, walking by faith rather than by sight. Hallelujah!
A prayer:
Lord Jesus, I trust in You fully. Thank You for giving me the gift of hope as an anchor for my soul as I choose to keep putting my faith in You, AMEN.
"Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1)
Scripture reminds us that many righteous men and women didn't see the fruition of their hope until their faith had been severely tested. In some cases, they never saw concrete answers to some of their prayers within their lifetime. Yet this didn't stop them from believing God day after day. AMEN.
There was no writing prophet in Israel for four centuries, yet men and women like Simeon and Anna-godly people waiting expectantly for the true Messiah-still held on to their belief that the Lord would do exactly what He said He'd do. They hadn't given up hope, even in their old age. Wow! No wonder they recognized the long-waited One immediately when they saw Him in His mother's arms-even though no one else did. GLORY GOD!
It didn't matter that this young family was clearly poor, bringing to the temple the least-expensive sacrifice. Simeon and Anna recognized royalty right away, because they were in constant communication with God, walking by faith rather than by sight. Hallelujah!
A prayer:
Lord Jesus, I trust in You fully. Thank You for giving me the gift of hope as an anchor for my soul as I choose to keep putting my faith in You, AMEN.
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