And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
My heart is heavy this week. I am immensely thankful for the new life that Mike and I are leading in NC. We have made new friends, explored our new state, and watched in awe as God has affirmed His calling us here. It has been tremendously more wonderful than we even expected and I am grateful. But there are hard moments. We have questions about His plans, our future, His provision. And, as we start to feel we've come to be accustomed to, we are waiting on these things. Waiting to see His hand direct and provide. Waiting on answers to questions we're scared to ask. Waiting to feel stable and secure and maybe even a little more comfortable.
When I realized this morning that I'd be reading about Simeon and Anna - two big checks in the column of "Waiting on God" - I nearly groaned. I wanted to say, "God, I'm wanting answers here! Not another lesson on two people who waited and got what they wanted!" And then I realized...Simeon wanted something much worthier than answers to "I-know-He-holds-the-future" questions. He wanted to see the Salvation of people. And, then, as we read, he praised God that Salvation came. He blessed/encouraged/even warned Mary and Joseph. And that's the end of the "blip" of Simeon.
May we desire something much Worthier and Bigger than our little worlds can hold within them. And then, may we praise Him for being this One. May we bless/encourage/even warn others if we must. And, if that is all my life is about, may it be enough.
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