"There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem" (Luke 2:36-38).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about Him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too" (Luke 2:29-35).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God" (Luke 2:25-28).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"He (Simeon) was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him" (Luke 2:25). "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons" (Galatians 4:4,5).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out" (Numbers 32:23). "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account" (Hebrews 4:13).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). "I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). "All peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Genesis 12:3).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.

"But the angel said to him: 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John'" (Luke 1:13).Listen to this message. Subscribe to this podcast feed. Read the full text of this message online. Visit our website: Daily Encouragement Net Sign up for the free daily email encouragement email by clicking here Please help us continue this free daily encouragement ministry Comment on this podcast.