I know about Simeon but I didn't know that the prayer that he prayed came from verses from Isaiah 40-55. I have been practicing the Divine Hours, a brief liturgy of prayer morning, noon, and night, and recognize that the prayer said before retiring for the night, Compline, always ends with Simeon's prayer.
Levison's conclusion for this devotion bears repeating, I think. "Simeon is inspired...because he is vigilant, because he is regular in devotion, and because he has studied the poignant prophecies of Isaiah, which he now sees taking shape in a very young Galilean boy who will be a light to the nations. A clear model for receiving the Spirit's guidance rises from regular devotion to learning."
Growing in faith, growing in discipleship happens when we are intentional and disciplined in our spiritual practices like praying, reading/studying scripture, worshiping. Like snow falling in the winter, it takes time to accumulate. The spiritual practices aren't dramatic or noticeable over small periods of time, but as we continue in them, the Holy Spirit can use them to lead, guide, and transform us.
Levison's conclusion for this devotion bears repeating, I think. "Simeon is inspired...because he is vigilant, because he is regular in devotion, and because he has studied the poignant prophecies of Isaiah, which he now sees taking shape in a very young Galilean boy who will be a light to the nations. A clear model for receiving the Spirit's guidance rises from regular devotion to learning."
Growing in faith, growing in discipleship happens when we are intentional and disciplined in our spiritual practices like praying, reading/studying scripture, worshiping. Like snow falling in the winter, it takes time to accumulate. The spiritual practices aren't dramatic or noticeable over small periods of time, but as we continue in them, the Holy Spirit can use them to lead, guide, and transform us.
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