Revealed

Dear Friend:

CHRISTMAS IS FINALLY HERE! Have you been waiting! Join the club. Many waited. Remember Mary, Joseph, Israel, Simeon and Anna.

You may not remember Simeon and Anna. Not many mention them in the Christmas story. That is because they appear in the bible on the 8th day after Jesus is born (Luke 2:21-40). Simeon was a devout, righteous and spirit filled man. It was REVEALED to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. At the temple that very day he found out what the Spirit said was true. He met Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Get this! He held, consecrated and prayed over the Baby. His truth was revealed and it all became so real. Don’t we all want things to be real? Check out what Mary and Joseph did upon Simeon’s reaction, they marveled at what was said about Jesus.

Anna, was very old, she was 84 years old. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
It was REVEALED to them and they proclaimed to many a message of how special this baby was. Simeon said “this child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be REVEALED. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.

Pray: Father in heaven thank you for revealing Jesus to me. Help me to spread the message. REVEAL yourself to ________(name people who need to know Jesus). In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

If you are waiting, stop waiting Jesus is here and he is just a prayer away. The Spirit Reveals something to you and you are waiting, hang on just as Simeon did. It will be as He says! Enjoy the day and be at peace with this miracle birth!

Revealed,
Elaine