Simeon’s Story

Simeon's Story

December 17 & 18, 2016

Luke 2:25-35 

 This period leading up to Christmas is a time of great anticipation. It certainly was for Mary! Can you imagine how she felt just before Jesus’ birth? She was ready to deliver! Women tell me that strangers approach them in public with comments about their pregnancy. Some of the stories are funny and all are weird. Once babies are born, the comments keep on coming. I suppose it can be sort of disconcerting to be boldly approached by a stranger. When Jesus was a baby, Mary and Joseph took him on an outing. A man named Simeon came up to them, took Jesus in his arms, and said some pretty surprising things to them. His story is in the well-known 2nd chapter of Luke’s gospel. In our worship services this weekend I’ll share some practical principles from this passage. I have been enjoying my preparation for this message. The Bible passage is so rich and meaningful. Read it in advance and be ready to receive a Christmas gift of significance to your soul this weekend.