Luke 2:28 · KJV

"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

²⁷And 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,

²⁸Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

²⁹Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

³⁰For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

God's gift to Simeon was very special and made him feel deeply moved. Simeon is a symbol for all people from every country, race, and culture who seek God's salvation. Luke emphasizes that God's salvation is for everyone. Also, God's light has dawned. Let's welcome the sunrise and share it with others.

Prayer

Lord God of all peoples, I pray for world peace as well as the spread of the gospel throughout all countries in the upcoming year. Please help me to be more aware of those around me who could use Your kindness. Give me the stamina and the words to persuade them to accept Your salvation. Encourage me to be kind to those who are sharing Your message with the world. Bind the devil's work. Stop the evil one from keeping entire countries in the dark. Allow grace to bring Your salvation to their darkness by using me to help prepare the way. Make Your Kingdom successful by allowing Your grace to succeed everywhere in the world. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyGratitudeHopeAwe

God's gift to Simeon was very special and made him feel deeply moved. Simeon is a symbol for all people from every country, race, and culture who seek God's salvation. Luke emphasizes that God's salvation is for everyone. Also, God's light has come. Let's welcome the sunrise and share it with others.

Prayer

Lord God of all nations, I pray not only for peace on earth but also for everyone in the world to learn about Jesus in the coming year. Please open my eyes to the people around me who need Your grace. Give me the strength and the right words to say so that they can see how You can save them. Move me to be kind to those who are sharing Your message of salvation around the world. Stop what Satan is doing. Don't let the enemy keep whole countries in the dark. Please use me to make a way for grace to bring Your salvation to their darkness. Make Your Kingdom win by making Your grace win everywhere in the world. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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