Passion for Praise: 'Simeon's Praise'

Sunday, December 27, 2020

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."
— Luke 2:28-32 MESSAGE

More Passion for Praise

"Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm! God reigns..."
'Sing!' (Ps. 47:6-8)
"He alone is your God, the only one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done these mighty miracles that you have seen with your own eyes."
'He Alone is Your God!' (De. 10:21)
"Glory and honor to God forever and ever. He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen."
'The Eternal King' (1 Ti. 1:17)
"But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me...."
'Compassion and Mercy' (Ps. 86:15-16)

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, December 27, 2020

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Fullness of Love' (Co. 4:2-6)
"Dear Father, grantor of wisdom, Help me conduct myself wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let my speech always be gracious,..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 Corinthians 12:27
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Startled by an Angel' (Mk. 16:5-6)
"When [the women who had come to anoint Jesus' body] entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The..."

Illustration

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."

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise