Author Darlene J. Conard         

Simeon knew by foreknowledge that Jesus was born. I have no doubts that an atmospheric shift emerged. He knew that it was time to go to the temple.

I can vividly picture Simeon, his weathered hands gently cradling the Savior, a tiny bundle swaddled in humble fabric yet radiating an overwhelming presence of the divine. At this moment, he symbolizes the conclusion of a lifetime spent in anticipation, finally encountering the one promise that had sustained his spirit through the years—the Messiah himself. I can envision the warmth of hot tears in his eyes, a testament to years of yearning and faith. Perhaps he stood in silent reverence, wholly captivated, as his gaze fell upon the precious child before him. Nestled in his arms was a pure lamb, innocent and unblemished, destined to shatter the barriers of sin and usher in a new era of mercy and grace. The sacred moment vibrated with significance as history intertwined with hope and love in the embrace of this older man’s wonder.

I found myself pondering the depth of Simeon’s experience. I could almost picture him reveling in that moment, fully embracing a sense of supernatural grace and heavenly authority; he was enveloped in an atmosphere of holy majesty. The atmosphere must have been thick with reverence, and in that pivotal instant, he appeared to connect with something far more significant than himself. This celestial harmony transcended the ordinary.

The small bundle struck fear in the hearts of kings. They had it all wrong! He wasn’t their usual king. He couldn’t be eliminated. Authorities couldn’t perceive the spiritual side of God’s kingdom. One day, this child would become a man and, in time, become a sacrifice for all.  (Luke 2: 24-38)

“Lord, You are a witness before me that I must see You in a manifestation promised to redeem my people from all sin and evil. Messiah, You have made yourself as one of us to teach us humility and give us power over infirmity prevailing over darkness.”

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,  ^“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”   (Luke 2: 25-32)

While envisioning this, I wept. He would now be able to leave Earth in peace. He didn’t give

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