"And coming up at that very hour she (Anna) began to give thanks to God and to speak of Him (Jesus) to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem" (Luke 2:38).
Anna was a familiar face in the Jerusalem Temple. She had been going there every day for decades. the priests and the Levites knew her. No doubt, even those who lived in the country and only came into the Temple for the festivals had talked with her and heard her story.
When she sees the Messiah, the baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph, she has a new story to tell.
"She began to give thanks to God and to speak of Him."
Can't you just see this sweet little old lady beam as she realizes that God is fulfilling His promises?
Then she turns to those around her. Those people who had seen her all their lives saw something different in her that day.
"Here He is! It's the Messiah! The one prophesied about in Isaiah! He has come to deliver us!"
Am I that excited to talk about the Messiah?
Do I boldly speak out, giving thanks to God outside of my family and church?
Lord, give me the excitement of this little old lady.
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