DAILY READINGS: Gen. 8:20 to 9:29; Job 11-12; Matt. 6:1-18
Then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed God. Luke 2:28a
Simeon took the baby Jesus into his arms and exulted with joy and
wonder. Life now was full for him. He was ready to die. John Bunyan
wrote, “Oh, it is a goodly thing to be on your knees with Christ in our
arms, before God.” If one has Christ in his arms he is ready to live
and ready to die. —Donald L. Norbie
Lord Jesus, I love Thee; I know Thou art mine;
My Rock and my Fortress, my Surety divine.
My gracious Redeemer, my song shall be now.
Tis Thou who art worthy, Lord Jesus, tis Thou.
—Wm. R. Featherstone