Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 2:25-26
by: Paula Davis.
Miriam Webster’s dictionary defines the word console as, “to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of.” This passage tells us that Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel his entire life, and he knew that he would not die until he had seen the one who would console his nation. Simeon must have been praying his entire life for the Lord to come. Simeon continued to believe, waiting in hope for the revelation of the promise. What has God promised you through the Holy Spirit? Wait in righteousness and devotion, and you too will be rewarded.