Unexpected Ways

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,

    you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 

For my eyes have seen your salvation,

    which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:

a light for revelation to the Gentiles,

    and the glory of your people Israel.”

Luke 2:29-32

These words were spoken by a man named Simeon.

What was it that he saw that caused him to make the statement that he did?

Was he an eyewitness to David slaying Goliath?

No!

Was he one of those who crossed over onto dry land as Moses held up his rod?

No!

Did he see the walls of Jericho crumble before his very eyes?

No again!

What he saw and what he declared as Gods’ salvation and a light to the Gentiles was a little baby he had taken into his arms to hold.

That’s right, it was the baby Jesus as his parents brought him to the temple to be presented to the Lord.

A little baby – Gods salvation to the Nations.

A little baby – not a battle hardened warrior prepared to overthrow Gods’ enemies.

A little baby – who grew up to become Gods’ sacrificial lamb.

A little baby – because God will not always come to us in expected ways.

Are you looking for Him this season?

He may speak or minister to you in those unexpected ways.

Listen for His voice.