God had promised Simeon that he would not die before seeing the Messiah and now, an old man, he was overjoyed when Mary and Joseph brought their baby boy into the temple at the same time that Simeon 'happened' to be there. Simeon picked up baby Jesus and offered this wonderful prayer of thanksgiving to God.
"Lord now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples; a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
Christmas had arrived!
"Lord now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples; a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
Christmas had arrived!
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