The Longer The Wait, The More To Celebrate

-December 15, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,

“And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”

(Luke 2:26).

One of the most beautiful stories of Christmas was the story of Simeon. God had promised Him through the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until his eyes saw the Messiah.

Simeon was one of the Jews who was waiting for the consolation of Israel. While others around him knew that Messiah would come, but it wasn’t on their minds in their daily lives. Simeon on the other hand, lived it day by day. He waited with faith and anticipation.

The Scriptures do not tell us his age, but by this time he was old. I am sure his faith was tested with each passing year. Still, he clung to God’s promise with tenacity and faith. There may have been others around him who told him the odds were stacked against him.

Waiting is never easy, but it sure pays off. It makes the result so much more satisfying. Psalm 27:14 may have been Simeon’s life verse. David wrote, “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord.” The word wait can be translated from the Hebrew as, “Wait in faith.” That is exactly what it takes: FAITH.

Simeon was in the temple when Mary and Joseph brought in the eight day old Baby Jesus. He immediately recognized Him as the Messiah. His prayers were answered, God’s promise was fulfilled. There was no luck or chance involved.

May we rejoice at Jesus’ coming into the world to save us. As believers we are now waiting for Him to come and take us home to glory in heaven. There are many things that we wait in faith for. God is always faithful. The wait may be long, but the results are fantastic.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day. Stay safe and healthy.

The wait is always worth it when God provides the results.

Dean