The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Luke 2:25-32, “And behold, 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.
26 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.
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to
carry out for Him the custom of the Law,
28 then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now Lord, Thou dost let Thy bond-servant depart in peace, according to Thy word;
30 For my eyes have seen Thy salvation,
31 Which Thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 A light of revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Thy people Israel.”

Where do we find a righteous man, one who is cautious and carefully focused on the things of the
LORD? Occasionally, just such a person will be thrust before us, reminding us of what we should be.
Simeon was that sort of man. He was spiritually clean in the eyes of the LORD, and he was focused
on ministering to the LORD. Simeon had been promised that he would see the Messiah of God
before he died.

There are numerous promises available to us, if we but trust in the LORD. His promises are then
suited to each believer, as He decrees. We sometimes find ourselves envious of the LORD’s gifts
for others. Yet, we should understand that His will and placements are always right, and they are
always superior to our desires. The focus of our lives and the spiritual gifts we possess are always
for His glory. Simeon said that the LORD had prepared “a light of revelation to the Gentiles, and
glory for (His) people Israel.”

Joseph and Mary were simply following the Mosaic Law when they brought Jesus into the Temple.
So far as we know, they had no prior knowledge of Simeon. The LORD also brings us into contact
with people we do not know, in order that our lives may be spiritually enriched. When we are walking
in His Light, we always benefit. Stay in His Word, the Bible! Pray earnestly for others, confessing
your own sin. Walk in His Light. Let this New Year be a blessing to your life! Believe His promises,
and His blessings will fill and enrich your life beyond your expectations.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom