--"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." ---(LUKE 2:38)--
~~~I visit two elderly women from time to time. One has no financial worries, is fit for her age, and lives in her own home--but always has something negative to say.
The other woman is crippled with arthritis, lives in simple accommodations, and is very forgetful. But to every visitor, her first comment is always the same; "God is so good to me." On my last visit, I noticed that she had written on her reminder pad: "Out to lunch tomorrow! Wonderful! Another happy day with Jesus!"
Anna was a prophetess at the time of Jesus's birth, and her circumstances were hard (Luke 2:36-37). Widowed early and possibly childless, she may have felt purposeless and destitute. But her focus was on serving God. She yearned for the Messiah, but she kept busy about God's business--praying, fasting, and teaching others all that she had learned from Him.
Finally the day arrived when she--now in her eighties--saw the infant Messiah in Mary's arms. Her patient waiting was worthwhile. Her heart sang with joy as she praised God and passed the glad news on to others. ~~
[Friend, our Lord Jesus knows what you are going through at this time. He cares very much and loves you even more. Please call on Jesus to help you. He knows the end of the story (of our lives). We simply must trust Him. May the Lord bless you and that more abundantly. + ]
Another happy day with Jesus!"
