Just Doing the Right Thing

Luke 2:22-32

When the days were completed for their purification
according to the law of Moses,
Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem
to present him to the Lord,
just as it is written in the law of the Lord,
Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,
and to offer the sacrifice of
a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,
in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
awaiting the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
He came in the Spirit into the temple;
and when the parents brought in the child Jesus
to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:

“Now, Master, you may let your servant go
in peace, according to your word,
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and glory for your people Israel.”

This is one of those readings that I really like because there is just so much going on. Reading this it just blows my mind that God would become man and come to earth. To me it just shows how much He loves us that He would come to earth, and make himself a baby unable to life his own head in a poor family no less. It makes me feel like I put too much emphasis on money and possessions and that I should be more like God and just love. I wonder over the fact that Mary and Joseph held God in their hands and still were subservient to the Temple. It makes me want to be a better father and a better Christian. I read about Simeon and how he knew his purpose in life and how he fulfilled it, and I think how lucky and great that must have felt. I often ponder if I have found my way.

Jesus,

You are so beautiful, thank you. I don't have the mind, time or strength to type everything that I am thankful for. I love you Jesus. I know I let you down sometimes, I am sorry. I want to be stronger for you, please help me. I want to love like you. The world needs so much love. Let me know how I can help you. I pray all parents will grow to be like Mary and Joseph. I pray we will all find our calling like Simeon. I pray that we will all learn to love like you. Wow Jesus, just wow. Thank you.

In Jesus Christ's name I pray,

Amen