12.24.23 // My Eyes Have Seen
December 24, 2023

Luke 2:25-35
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 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. 27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: 29 “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; 30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation 31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, 32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.” 33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

TRUTHS WE GAIN FROM SIMEON’S STORY:

1. The understanding that Christ brought

we .

Luke 2:25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Consolation meets us when we feel
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2 Corinthians 1:3-5 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.

TRUTHS WE GAIN FROM SIMEON’S STORY:

2. The understanding that God’s

never .

Luke 2:26-28, 30-32
26 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. 27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation 31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, 32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”

Simeon’s words assert that:

Jesus would be the of the world.

Jesus would deliver not only to those in Israel but also to the Gentiles.

Think: From promise to fulfillment.

TRUTHS WE GAIN FROM SIMEON’S STORY:

3. The understanding that we should

over our family and those around us.

Luke 2:34a Then Simeon blessed them…

Quote:

You and I can help decide which of these two things…blessing or cursing happens on earth. We determine whether God’s Goodness is released toward a specific situation or whether the sower of sin and Satan is permitted to prevail. Prayer is the determining factor. If we don’t, He won’t. —Jack Hayford

Ephesians 1:13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

Matthew 10:8 (Jesus said) …Freely you have received, freely give.

1 Corinthians 1:5, “For in him (Jesus) you have been enriched in every way.”

TRUTHS WE GAIN FROM SIMEON’S STORY:

4. The understanding that everyone has a

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Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against…

TRUTHS WE GAIN FROM SIMEON’S STORY:

5. The understanding that everyone needs to see

before they .

Luke 2:29-30 “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; 30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation.

Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Conclusion:
What a Gift to us all!
The Comfort and Promise we need!