A Light for the Gentiles

Last night before bed I was re-reading the Christmas story. Something beautiful leapt out of the pages at me when I came to Luke 2:28, where Simeon prophecies over the infant Christ.

"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."


A light for the Gentiles. What Gospel words...including every nation, tongue and tribe. Including me. Had his prophecy only included Israel, you and I would still be in darkness. But what sweet grace, that the Light came into ALL the world.

A Blessed Christmas to You