36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Anna was a godly older woman. She was a prophetess - she spoke for God. She was a rare breed in her day: committed to worship and prayer, and to watching for the Redeemer. When she came that day, she recognized Him immediately, and told others about Him. That brings back to the surface this question: What can God with me for the rest of my days? No matter your age, that question never grows old. Let's keep that question in context here: Why was Anna there? She was there to worship and pray. That leads to this second question: What do I need to be doing daily so I can see and hear what God wants? Anna was there, every day. She did not want to miss Him, or the opportunity to tell others about Him, so she did not sit around living life aimlessly while she waited. Everyone could depend upon her, and so, when the day came, they were ready to listen to her? Do you live life getting people ready to hear you?
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