December 28, 2019
Dearly Beloved, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today, is from the book Luke 2:30 “For My Eyes have seen Your Salvation. Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples. A Light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the Glory of Your people Israel.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we understand that there was a man Simeon from Jerusalem, he was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon Him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he had seen the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. So he was led into the temple by the Spirit of God. And when the parents Joseph and Mary brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, Simeon took the baby in his arms and blessed God and said, the above words, “My Eyes have seen Your Salvation. Which You have Prepared before the face of all peoples. A Light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the Glory of Your people Israel. ”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Simeon who awaited the birth of Jesus Christ says, My eyes have seen the Redeemer whom God has sent, to spread the Gospel, for the Gentiles. To give them a bright light to those who sat in darkness. Jesus was that Bright Light. Simeon derived hope and joy on seeing the infant child, ’Jesus Christ. He was so excited to see the baby Jesus and therefore declares,”My eyes have seen thy salvation. ”He saw in that infant child, the means, of deliverance for the world.” This child in his arms was the Saviour, the Salvation itself, the salvation of God’s appointing. Holding Christ in his arms he felt very comfortable. He says, how comfortable is the death of a good man, for he departs in peace, with God, peace with his own conscience.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Joseph and Mary marvelled at the things that which were spoken of. My Dear Brothers and Sisters, those of you who are looking forward to that Great Light need to receive Christ into your heart if you need that light. God wants to bring you out of darkness into that marvellous Light. Darkness refers to satan, and Light refers to God Almighty. Gods wants to give Bright Light to the gentiles. So open up your heart today, that He might enter into your heart and bring Bright Light into your life. Allow God to dwell inside of you. Then darkness will disappear, and a Bright light will emerge in your heart, Bright Light will shine all around you. God appeared as the glory of Israel in order to perform glorious things in your life. He will take you to great heights in the days to come. He will give you fame, and praise, among all the peoples of the earth. God will bring honour and glory and magnify His name through you. During this season, help others, do good to the poor and needy especially to the widows and the fatherless. For there is nothing better, than being zealous of good works, both spiritual and evangelical. God will be pleased with you and will bless you all the more. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank you for this blessed day. Thank you Lord for bringing Light into our lives and dispelling all the darkness. Help us to open our hearts and receive Jesus as our Saviour. Teach us to see Christ as the Redeemer and Deliverer of mankind from the curse and bondage of this wicked and cruel world.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
