Day 15: Wonder in the Suddenly
A selection from 25 Days of Wonder 2019, adapted 2024
One day Simeon was waiting and watching for the Messiah, and the next day he held baby Jesus in his arms. Just like that, all the waiting ceases. Just like that, a different kind of wonder is in play.
Daily Reading: Luke 2:25-32
At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.
The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there.
He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
I am convinced there is wonder in every day, in the mundane, in the repetition… in the waiting. But when the sudden comes, and everything changes, we will be amazed. It will be more than we could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Even though we’ve been watching and expecting the fulfillment of the promises, just like Simeon, praise will overflow our hearts as we hold a new wonder.
I pray that I am fully listening to and following the Holy Spirit. To think I could miss a big moment because I was distracted is a terrible feeling. Keeping my eyes on the prize.
Declaration: As we celebrate the wonder of your birth, Jesus, and prepare for your return, thank you for finishing what you started and fulfilling what you promised. Give us ears to hear and feet to follow your every nudge!
Brave Sparrow 