Advent StudySample

Have you ever walked in on a conversation that you just had to be a part of? This is what it must’ve been like for Anna, a widow who walked to the temple on the day that Simeon exalted baby Jesus. We read today how Anna was a prophetess who had submitted herself to fasting and praying in the temple. Anna’s life was a sacrifice to the One whom she knew was worthy of everything she had.

However, when Anna saw Simeon shouting prophetic praise, she immediately joined him in worship. She saw her Savior and had one response: praise. Then she began “to speak about him to all looking forward to Jerusalem’s redemption” (Luke 2:38).

Anna couldn’t stay quiet about the baby, born to be our Savior, whom her eyes had just beheld. Her heart’s utmost desire was shown in how she immediately worshipped, thanked God, and told others about the Messiah who was now here. Too often, our hearts become distracted from the truth that came to earth so long ago. We allow our schedules to become the idol of our worship rather than the peace afforded us in knowing Christ has come!

How can we share the peace found in Christ with others today? Let’s pause and remember, in thankfulness, the ways we have witnessed God at work in our own life.

Prayer: God, thank you for revealing yourself and your truth to me. I pray I am able to share this with others.