“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years…” (Luke 2:37a).
No matter how long a woman has been married, the death of her spouse turns her world upside down. Anna was very young and could have remarried. Her dreams were surely shattered as she grieved. Anna had to get past all the “what ifs” and “what might have beens.” She could have become bitter and strayed away from God. Instead she drew closer to Him and chose to hold on to the hope of one day seeing her Savior face to face. She would remain a widow and live out her days in service to God.
Sometimes, especially if you are older, there’s a tendency to think your life is over when you lose a mate. Your life must go on. It’s not time to give up, but to keep going. God wasn’t through with Anna. Trust God. He’s not through with you, either.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray that God would use Christmas music programs in Japan to plant the seed of the gospel in many lives.
