“At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38).
We look around and wonder what this all means. Many times the answer is right before us. Will we receive the answer God gives or look somewhere else for the answer we want? The redemption of the world was laid upon Christ. He who took away the sin of the world stands before each one of us. He invites us to have an intimate and personal relationship with Him.
Lord God, Creator of all things, You have set before us the opportunity to be in relationship with You. You have given us the words of eternal life. You are the Word made flesh. You have set before us the way of life. Help all who are truly seeking to understand the utter simplicity of the message You have given us. Like Anna, help us to thank You for the circumstances in which we find ourselves.
Lord Jesus, Your given name tells us all that we need to know. You are the Savior. You are God in the flesh who has come to redeem us. As You walk with me, open my heart more and more to understand that I have always been walking with You beside me. Lead me into life as You intend for it to be lived that I might abide in You each moment of every day that You give me. Amen.
