Surprising encounter

According to Luke 2 We accompany Simeon. His name means “hearing.” His place of residence was Jerusalem. His environment, most people partly pious, partly indifferent. The leading circles were stuck in their legal systems. A few still had a quiet hope for the imminent arrival of the Messiah. 1. Prophecy fulfilled There lived a man named Simeon in Jerusalem. He lived according to God's will, was in awe of Him, and waited longingly for the Savior of Israel. What does the LORD your God require of you? Nothing else than that you respect him and always follow his ways, that you love him and serve him with all your heart and with all devotion. Simeon was filled with the Holy Spirit. Through him he knew that he would not die until he saw Christ the Savior. 2. An unplanned encounter Led by the Holy Spirit, he had gone to the temple that day. When Mary and Joseph brought the child in to dedicate him to God. That was Simeon's greatest joy. He took the child in his arms and praised G...