EVER FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD: Devotion for Saturday April 16, 2016

EVER FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD: Devotion for Saturday April 16, 2016

Text: Luke 2:25 – 35    Memory verse: v 29, 30  

Any prayer we make according to the will of God especially those that will bring glory to His name receives answers from Him. This man Simeon was “Just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him” (2:25). Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he will see the salvation of Israel before death. What a privilege! By the leading of the Spirit, he came into the temple at the dedication of the child, Jesus. Here is the confession of Simeon’s faith, that this Child in his arms was the Saviour, the salvation itself, the salvation God has appointed for the world. God was faithful in keeping him to see that salvation promised (2:29ff).           

There are some lessons for us in this story. 1) Simeon had a good standing with God; a just and devout man, which made God to reveal mysteries to him. What is your standing with God? What testimony can people share about you? Let the life of Simeon challenge you. 2) Another lesson is that God is faithful to His word. He spoke to Simeon about seeing the salvation and consolation of Israel. He kept His word and Simeon saw the consolation of Israel. This shows that God cannot deny us and His word. Whatever He has said about you, He will perform. 3) Thirdly, when we wait patiently on God, He will answer us. Simeon waited for consolation of Israel and he got it. Are you waiting on God for something, be sure that you will not be disappointed.

Food for Thought: God fulfills all his word, keeps all his promises, and NEVER disappoints those who trust in him.

Prayer: As I keep on trusting your word, O Lord, may you fulfill them in Jesus name.