“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years,, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem” (Luke 2:36-38).
Let me introduce a “gem” of a woman whose name was Anna. The meaning of her name was “gracious or one who gives.” The latter pretty much describes the lovely Anna. She was a godly woman and a scholar of the Bible. She believed in the proclamations found in the books of Isaiah and Micah. She believed that the Messiah would come to redeem Israel.
She believed God would keep His promise, though she had no idea when that would happen. In the meantime, she was passionate about sharing her hope with others. This was her primary purpose in life. She lived an exemplary life in dedicated service to the One she longed to see. Do you long to see Him? Will you follow her example in dedication and service today?
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Elizabeth Hodges as she participates in her first official Executive Committee meeting as WNAC Executive Director.
