There is Hope for Your Future
Rev. Tse Amable | December 23 2024 | Luke 2:25-32
KEY VERSE:
“At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah” Luke 2:25-26 (NLTSE)
MESSAGE:
The nation of Israel had been conquered and ruled by the Romans. This state of bondage fuelled their hope in the fulfilment of prophecies by several prophets that a Messiah would come and deliver them from the oppressive rule of the Romans. This hope is described in Luke 2:25 (KJV) as “THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL.”
One person who held on to this hope was the old man named Simeon. The scriptures described him as“righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.” Simeon had a promise from the Lord that he would not die without seeing the Messiah with his own eyes and carrying him in his arms. And the Lord, the Promise-Keeper, delivered on his promise to Simeon.
I stand on Jehovah's faithfulness in declaring that you will not die before your time. You shall live to receive all that the Lord has promised you to his own glory. Amen!
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
How are you living in expectation of the return of the Lord? Are you living a holy and godly life as you eagerly await the day Jesus Christ returns and hurrying it by sharing the good news of salvation with the unsaved?
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I thank you for the good promises you have made concerning my future. As I wait for their fulfilment and your coming, please help me to live as Simeon did as a righteous and devout believer. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: WAITING The word “waiting” in Luke 2:25 comes from the Greek word prosdechomai (προσδέχομαι), which means “to expect, look for, or welcome.” It implies an active anticipation characterized by hope and trust. Simeon was described as “eagerly waiting” for the Messiah, holding onto God’s promise amid uncertainty and oppression. This act of waiting was not passive; it involved prayer, devotion, and a readiness to receive God’s fulfilment. Biblical waiting combines trust in God’s timing with active preparation. It reflects faith in God’s promises and often involves living righteously and engaging in His mission. Simeon’s waiting reflects the posture believers are called to adopt as they await Christ’s return, grounded in hope and sustained by faith. Reflection: Are you actively waiting for the fulfilment of God’s promises in your life? What steps are you taking to prepare your heart and actions for His return? True waiting involves readiness, trust, and sharing the hope of salvation with others.
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