Dillon Community Church

During this season of Advent, we are reminded of the many stories of Jesus being born and as a baby in the early days and months of his life. In Luke 2:25, we see Simeon who was a righteous and devout man eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come. The Holy Spirit came upon him and revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

Can you imagine what Simeon must have felt at that moment. The people of Israel had been waiting for the Messiah for a very long time. Little did he know that the Messiah had already been born. That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. Mary and Joseph were there to present the baby Jesus to the Lord, as the law required. Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,

“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel.”

During this Christmas season let’s focus on Christ… he is our salvation, and he is the Light to reveal God to all the nations.

Michele Thompson, elder

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