“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord” (Luke 2:38a).
Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus to the temple to be dedicated according to the custom of the law. A man named Simeon who was promised he would not die until he had seen the Messiah took Jesus in his arms and declared Who He was and what He would do. When Simeon finished and was talking with Mary and Joseph, Anna appeared and rejoiced. She had waited so long for this moment. She looked in the face of the Messiah and could not contain her joy. Our study writer states “Some people probably thought she was just a crazy old lady who hung out at the Temple.” Anna really didn’t care. Prophecy had been fulfilled. She couldn’t keep this kind of news to herself.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Christian emergency personnel. Ask God to keep them calm, alert and ready to share comfort in crisis situations.
