Anna Speaks of Child Jesus

Our Love for God

God Commands Our Love, Respect, and Obedience:
Jesus: God's Loving Promise

Luke 2:36-38 The Message

36-38 Anna the prophetess was also there, a daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was by now a very old woman. She had been married seven years and a widow for eighty-four. She never left the Temple area, worshiping night and day with her fastings and prayers. At the very time Simeon was praying, she showed up, broke into an anthem of praise to God, and talked about the child to all who were waiting expectantly for the freeing of Jerusalem.

For Reflection

There had not been a prophet in the Jews for over one hundred years. And now a woman Anna predicts a long-expected child that would free the Jews. God adds one more element in preparation for the birth of Christ.  

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Pray prayers of thanksgiving and praise for the expected son of God. Pray so that you might understand the freedom brought by your faith.

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