God’s Generous Grace for Patient Saints

In Luke 2:25-38 we meet two people who are often overlooked in the Christmas narrative: Simeon and Anna. This man and woman had served God faithfully all the long years of their lives, patiently waiting for Him to reveal the promised Messiah. God generously rewarded their patience and faithfulness when Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple shortly after his birth. Their joy at finally seeing the Messiah was worth the wait. Waiting isn’t something most of us enjoy, but learning how to wait for God’s timing in our lives is an important part of following Christ. We’ll learn from Simeon and Anna’s example that we can wait for God who always keeps His promises at the right time.