This week for Advent I’ll be
preaching on the fourth and final song in Luke’s Gospel. Its Simeon’s song known
as the Nunc Dimittis.
“Lord, now you are letting
your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen
your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light
for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” ~Luke
2:29-32
One can’t help but think of
Isaiah 60:1-3
“Arise, shine, for your light
has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness
shall cover the earth, and think darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise
upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your
light, and kings to the brightness of your rising”
The greatest joy that a person
will experience is to see and behold the glory of God. This joy is not for only
certain types of people like the wealthy, the smart, the put-together ones, and
people born into certain families. Simeon
knew this truth. He rejoiced in this truth. He loved this truth. Led by the
Spirit he proclaimed this wonderful truth! God has prepared salvation for his
people. His own arm brought salvation. He saved and will continue to save men
and women from every tribe and language and people and nation! Jesus is the
light that shines in the darkness. He is the glory of Israel!
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