Contemplative Bible Reading

Luke 2:38 (New Living Translation)

38 She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.

This is part of the (hi)story of Anna. She was an 84-year-old widow who stayed in the temple night and day. She had lived far beyond the average life expectancy. This was the “little old lady from Pasadena” as the song goes.

She met Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus. She also met Simeon, a righteous and devout man awaiting the Messiah (Christ). What a day. Can you imagine all that happened here? Amazing.

Her reaction? She talked about the child to everyone. Simple. Powerful. She talked to everyone about Jesus.

I think that summarizes part of what God wants me to do; talk to everyone about Jesus. But, but, but… Nope. Simple instructions and a simple and powerful example.