IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Luke 2: 25 – 35


25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

I've pretty much liked the above verse since I first read it. How many people named Simeon lived in Jerusalem at that time? Simeon was after all a sorta common name, but there was only one Simeon that merited a mention in the book of Luke.
That in it's self is pretty cool, getting singled out and all, but why he was there to be mentioned was cooler still.
How would you feel if God told you that you would not die until the return of Jesus?
Whoa.
Why would God call me to witness this wonderful event?
Would I be happy, excited, honored, or scared out of my mind by the prospect?

29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."

That about sums it up.
That is how we should react, to feel honored and at peace, to be joy filled with the unfolding of the event.
I think that we should all be opened minded and willing to listen to what God says to us, and accept the Holy Spirit into our lives.
That's about it.
So listen up people.
Then, strap on your party hats, it's gonna be a bumpy ride.
(It always is)