The Life and Ministry of Jesus
Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Luke 2:36–38
Anna, like Simeon, was living very close to God; and He granted to her also the gracious insight of recognizing His Son, her Messiah.
She gave thanks.
Although her song is not recorded, it is a song of praise. 1
Personal Encouragement
Are you personally “living close to God?” Are you hearing from Him on a daily basis from His Word? The reason that there is so much carnality within the church is because there is so much of the world within the church. When is the last time you really celebrated Jesus by praising Him during a Sunday worship service?
But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. John 4:23
If you are a temple for the living God, do you live like He lives in you?
A Prayer
Lord, forgive me for failing to give you all the worship you deserve. Change me, please.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Gospels (Luke) (electronic ed., Vol. 37). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
