28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
(Luke 2)
Today is the day we look back and say: "What just happened?" After a whirlwind of activity for the past few weeks, then an array of deep emotions and stopping to spend time relaxing and reflecting with those we hold dear, we take one last breath before heading back into "reality." What just happened? Simeon speaks on our behalf. Salvation has come. Christ has come not just for his family and friends, or even a nation, but for all nations. Just a Christmas is celebrated around the world, uniting all of His followers for a few hours, He is doing the same each and every day, and into eternity. It is that fact that helps us go on and face the future and eternity. God has kept His promises and will continue to do so. So may we, like Simeon, look back and praise God, saying "It's going to be okay. God is on His throne. He has a future prepared for us to enter. We can trust in Him and His Sent Son, our Savior.
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