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December 7, 2025:
Hope in God’s Promises Turns Waiting into Worshiping and Working
God bypassed priest, scholars, and politicians using an elderly man and woman to be the first to proclaim Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah of the Scriptures. An event that was thousands of years in the making.
Luke 2:22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord New King James Version
Luke 2:23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” New King James Version
Luke 2:25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. New King James Version
Luke 2:26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: … New King James Version
Luke 2:29 … “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; 30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation (Isaiah 40:5) 31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples (Isaiah 52:10), 32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, (Isaiah 42:6, Isaiah 49:6) And the glory of Your people Israel.” New King James Version
Luke 2:33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. New King James Version
Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he saidt o Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And as word will pierce your very soul.” New Living Translation
Luke 2:36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years (Married at 13, husband died when she was 20, and was a widow for 84 years. She is 104), who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. New King James Version
Luke 2:38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. New King James Version
Luke 2:39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. New King James Version
Acts 1:9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. New King James Version
Acts 1:10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” New King James Version
Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. New King James Version
To eagerly wait comes from a Greek word which means to wait with intense expectation. To lean forward with longing and anticipation for Christ’s return while looking away from all else.
We Should Live Holy Lives Devoted to God, Beginning with Our Consistent Devotionals.
Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, …” New Living Translation
Titus 2:13 “…while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.” New Living Translation
Titus 2:14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. 15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say. New Living Translation
We Must Use Our God Given Gifts and Abilities to Help Others Grow and Become Disciples.
1 Peter 4:10 God has given each of you agift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. New Living Translation
1 Peter 4:11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. New Living Translation