Luke 2:22–40 — Simeon’s Prayer

Simeon, in his prayer upon seeing infant Jesus, proclaims that Jesus - not just the actions of his life and work on the cross, but the person of Jesus - IS our salvation, in this world and the next. When salvation (Jesus) shows up, it's not comfortable, because God is at war with everything other than holiness. Christmas is a sure sign that God will keep coming into our messy reality to be our complete salvation.