Devotion for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

“And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking 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 Lord’s Christ” (Luke 2:25-26).

The name Simeon means to hear or listen.  Simeon was a devout man who looked for God’s presence in the hope of what He had promised.  He was told by the Lord that the Christ would come in his lifetime.  It takes faith to trust the Lord.  Listen as the Lord speaks and heed the word He gives.  The Lord has given us all the word of hope in the promise that, because Jesus lives, we too shall live.

Almighty God, You have given us a revelation that is filled with hope and promise.  You have fulfilled those words of prophecy that we might believe.  Help our unbelief and continually remind us that we live by faith.  What we cannot yet see will come to pass as You have told us.  Teach us to be devout with our lives, living according to the word You have given us in the hope of faith.

Lord Jesus, You are the fulfilment of the promise.  You have come to us that we may have life and have it abundantly.  Guard and guide my mind to rest upon the hope You give above all earthly circumstances.  Lead me in my life that I may hold fast to the hope You give.  May I be found faithful in the small things You give me and not listen to the world which seeks to distract me.  Amen.