When the
days were completed for their purification according to the law of
Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
Now
there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and
devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death
before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
He came
in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus
to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms
and blessed God, saying:
“Now,
Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my
eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the
peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people
Israel.”
The
child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon
blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is
destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that
will be contradicted —and you yourself a sword will pierce— so that the
thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
When
they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned
to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong,
filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Lk. 2:22
Points for Consideration & Meditation
[...... their
purification according to the law of Moses ......]
·
While
we see our faith as a deeply personal matter, it belongs to a greater reality,
part of a family of believers to which we belong, in who's company our portion
of the faith was awakened.
[......
had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit ......]
·
Consider
how much we appreciate the guidance of another as we delve into new
and hidden things about our lives. In our faith journey, that One is the Holy
Spirit. Talk to the Spirit - invite the Spirit into each and every prayer time
you begin - "Spirit show me, what should I see, what are you teaching
me?"
[.....the
child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.....]
·
To
have prejudged what we think the Spirit has in store for us is likened to one
covering their ears, lest they hear. Be amazed. "Eye has not seen,
ear heard, or we ever imaged, what God has in store for those who love
Him." (1Cor. 2:9)
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