There’s more than one Simeon in the Bible.
The most devout of them is found in the book of Luke. The story takes us to Jerusalem where we find our Simeon, who was elderly by this time.
The Holy Spirit had revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
What a promise! To have the assurance that the hope of your people will be fulfilled in your lifetime!
While Jesus was still a baby, Mary and Joseph were required to carry him to the Temple to be presented to the Lord. Simeon was there the same day, and he took Jesus in his arms and praised God that his eyes had seen the salvation of the Lord.
Luke 2:34-35 reveals the words Simeon shared with Mary:
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.’ ”
Simeon placed 5 anointings on the life of Jesus.
Anointing #1:
Many people who thought themselves elevated would fall from their pedestals due to the revelatory presence of the Messiah.
Anointing #2:
Still others would be lifted from low places, taking positions of spiritual respect through the authority of Jesus.
Anointing #3:
Jesus would face opposition from the ruling elite and those who oppressed the people, and his life would not be easy.
Anointing #4:
The pain Jesus suffered would be near to unbearable and bring great grief to Mary.
Anointing #5:
Truth would be drawn from the darkness into the light through the life and suffering of the Christ child.
Let’s shift Simeon’s words to us. What’s our anointing? What has God planned out for us to do, to live out, to endure for his name?
When we let God have control, he will be with us every step of the way. Even in the worst of Jesus’ experiences, his Father was there. Read the Bible. You’ll find it true every time.
Keeping our eyes on Jesus keeps our feet walking the path that leads to him.
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