King of Kings: An Advent Plan by New Life ChurchSample

Remember the Old Testament prophecies spoken to people who longed for a Savior that would establish an eternal Kingdom? Today, we read about Simeon, a man who is believing for the fulfillment of those prophecies and is actually in the temple as infant Jesus is dedicated to the Lord. Simeon had been waiting for the Savior for so long he was basically on death’s door, yet he refuses to give up hope to meet Him!

Like so many before him, Simeon is waiting for the One that the Lord promised. As he aged, there must have been moments when he didn’t understand how he could see the Savior within his time. Year after year passed, but at just the right moment, God brought the Messiah directly to this incredibly faithful man. Though we may not always understand the timing of God’s movement, we can trust that as we seek His will, our Father will surely show us how to walk in His promises.

Application: Write down three things that are difficult for you to trust God for because of a lack of understanding. Surrender them to the Lord as you pray and ask Him to give you the faith to trust Him for them. Our prayer for anyone reading this is that your faith will increase this Christmas, and that you will see the faithfulness of God like never before!