Passion for Praise: 'Simeon's Praise'

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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

"The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the..."
"Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!"
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love..."
"Then Hannah prayed: "My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued..."

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"At that time people will sing this song in Judah: We have a strong city. God protects us with its strong walls and defenses. Open the gates, and the....."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Child of God, In the aftermath of your big Christmas celebrations, don't forget the words of My servant Zechariah, "Do not despise these small....."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, who answers our prayers, Help me to be steadfast in my praying to you, even to stay awake that I may pray! Fill my life with..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"Three days after Paul's arrival [in Rome where he was kept under house arrest], he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them,..."

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.