DAILY READINGS: Nehemiah 12; Zechariah 8; Revelation 16
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was
Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the
consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luke 2:25
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace. Luke 2:29a
You can almost see the tears well up in faithful old Simeon’s eyes
as He holds the long awaited Saviour in his arms. He holds a babe,
yet He is the Ancient of Days! He is the child born, the Son given and
the eternal One. This is the “Desire of all nations” that Haggai prophesied
about. (Haggai 2:7) His longing eyes had seen God’s salvation,
and he was ready to go “home.” What a hope the Saviour brings at
this Christmas season. “O come let us adore Him.” —Jim Comte
Come, Thou long expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free.
From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee. —C. Wesley