December 31 – Luke 2:36-39. Thanks Be to God.
There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
Anna told everyone about the child who would redeem Jerusalem. Did she have any idea that He would redeem the entire world, that He would also die for the sins of those who would be born two thousand years later?
Anna’s response to seeing the child was to give thanks to God and spread word of His greatness.
As we close out an old year and approach a new year, may our response to Jesus be the same. May we give thanks for meeting Him and then tell the world about Him.
He has come to redeem the world, let us ensure that the world recognizes Him through us!
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