Luke 2:30-32

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:28-32 -- Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 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 a

Illustration of Luke 2:28-32 MESSAGE -- Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: "God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. With my own eyes I've seen your salvation; it's now out in the open for everyone to see: A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel."

Illustration of Luke 2:27-32 NIV -- Moved by the Spirit, he [Simeon]  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, saying: "... 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."

Illustration of Luke 2:29-30 -- "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation ..."