There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’sconsolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him..  When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,

 Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace,
as you promised.
For my eyes have seen your salvation.

You have prepared it
in the presence of all peoples—
   a light forrevelation to the Gentiles
and glory to your people Israel. Luke 2

 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” Revelation 22:12-13,16

There was also a prophetess, Anna... She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,  and was a widow for eighty-four years. She did not leave the temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers. At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to speak about him to all who were lookingforward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

Revelation 22:17

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set yourhearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4

But I have received everything in full, and I have anabundance. I am fully supplied, having received fromEpaphroditus what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:18-19

For my eyes have seen your salvation.

  You have prepared itin the presence of all peoples—
 a light forrevelation to the Gentiles
and glory to your people Israel. Luke 2

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.  Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.Revelation 22:14-15

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
    and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you throughand through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be keptblameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24