Luke 2:27-32
27Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
We often read these verses from Luke in the weeks after Christmas – the words of praise that both Simeon and Anna speak when Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple for the first time. To hear them now, in May, feels a little strange, but they remain such powerful proclamations. My eyes have seen your salvation, Simeon says. And Anna began to praise God and to talk about the child.
Perhaps when we hear them in the heart of winter, with the Christ child so brand new, we can forget the power of the words spoken over a baby. But today, let us each remember the powerful witness of these words of truth and of praise.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
Join us tonight for supper (served from 6:30-8:30) and Holden Evening Prayer at 7:30 as part of our Summer Supper series; dessert served after worship.
Join us Thursday evening for Ascension Day worship at 7:00.
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