1. Keeping Commandments.
Deuteronomy 28:9
The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to him.
2. Being Persuaded
Romans 4:21
Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
3. Having Faith
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
4. Waiting patiently
Hebrews 6:15
And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
5. Doing God’s will
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Luke 2:28-32
Simeon took him [Jesus] 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 all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
Thoughts on This Verse....
God's gift to Simeon was truly precious and touching. Yet Simeon is just the embodiment of all of every nation, race, and culture who are seeking God's salvation. God's salvation, as Luke loves to remind us again and again, is for all people! What's more, God's light has dawned. Let's greet that dawn and share it with others.
Deuteronomy 28:9
The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to him.
2. Being Persuaded
Romans 4:21
Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
3. Having Faith
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
4. Waiting patiently
Hebrews 6:15
And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
5. Doing God’s will
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Luke 2:28-32
Simeon took him [Jesus] 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 all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
Thoughts on This Verse....
God's gift to Simeon was truly precious and touching. Yet Simeon is just the embodiment of all of every nation, race, and culture who are seeking God's salvation. God's salvation, as Luke loves to remind us again and again, is for all people! What's more, God's light has dawned. Let's greet that dawn and share it with others.
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