"Simeon took him in his arms and praised God...." (Luke 2:28)
The Greek word, "took," is better translated, "received." Revelation and understanding are not synonymous. Understanding is a mental process. Revelation is a "receiving" process. Our text does not say that Simeon understood Him. It just says, "Simeon received Him...."
The angel told Mary something which she could not understand. "'How will this be....'"? We have all had such questions in our discipleship journey. When revelation comes to you, don't try to understand; just take Him in your arms------ good advice for 2010. When you don't understand what is happening, just respond as Simeon who, "received Him," and Mary who submitted to Him---- "'Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.'"
Father, in Jesus' Name, "Let it be to me according to your word." Amen.
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When 18 year old Peter Torjesen "heard the call to evangelize China, he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking Unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
When 18 year old Peter Torjesen "heard the call to evangelize China, he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking Unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
