“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation.” Luke 2:29-30 (ESV).
Simeon spoke these words when he met baby Jesus.
The Holy Spirit revealed that he would not die until he saw the messiah. Immediately upon meeting Jesus in the temple, Simeon held him and worshiped God saying, “now you are letting your servant depart in peace for my eyes have seen your salvation.”
Jesus hadn’t yet preached a sermon, healed anyone, or even mentioned the cross. Simeon only held a baby. But confidence in God’s salvation promise was absolute. This is why we celebrate Christmas.
