Today’s feast marks the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple, forty days after he was born (Luke 2:22-40). We celebrate this feast, recalling the consecration of the baby Jesus by Joseph and Mary.
1) Simeon is called “just” – this means that he is honest and possesses moral character. Simeon was a man who was close to God!
a) How did Simeon know it was the Saviour? It was revealed to him! We are told that “the Holy Spirit rested on him.” Simeon had eyes of faith. He looked for this day in faith and now his faith had become sight.
b) How do we know that Jesus is Savior? It was revealed to us! Many things we see by faith, but one day our faith will become sight! We keep our faith until He comes.
2) Simeon is called “an upright and devout man” – literally means “taking hold of what is good.”
a) Simeon was around 80 years old, who loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, strength and mind. If we are going to be used of God, we must be devoted to Jesus Christ. We must be looking for Him. We must be longing for Him. We must be living for Him.
b) We should have that same desire today, not just to see Jesus’ physical returns but a desire to commune with the Saviour each and every day of our lives. He abides within us and we should abide within Him. We must remain sensitive and obedient to the direction of the Holy Spirit!
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