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Luke 2:36-40- Waiting Anna
36There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.e She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
36There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.e She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Thoughts: Why did Anna live in the Temple? Anna wanted to be close to worship and close
to the Lord. She was known for her
godliness and waiting on the Lord. She
recognized the special person of Jesus by the Holy Spirit. Anna lived a sheltered life- away from the
terrorism of the Romans and the zealots. There are many who are really not physically affected by terrorism and they
have the opportunity to see God in peace and waiting.
Sometimes in times of disaster we have to wait. We may wait on FEMA, wait on help, wait on the waters to recede. But much of life is recognizing we need to be able to wait until the right moment from God. So we wait on a baby to come. So we wait on a wedding; or a test result to come back. Anna knew about waiting and she mastered in patience. Let us learn this as well.
Sometimes in times of disaster we have to wait. We may wait on FEMA, wait on help, wait on the waters to recede. But much of life is recognizing we need to be able to wait until the right moment from God. So we wait on a baby to come. So we wait on a wedding; or a test result to come back. Anna knew about waiting and she mastered in patience. Let us learn this as well.
Prayer: Lord, in my peaceful moments, help me to see you the
Prince of Peace and recognize your presence.
Activity: How can you help someone have patience? Telling them to have patience doesn’t
work. Perhaps we can show them. If you can, visit an elderly person- maybe at
the Lowman Home or Presbyterian Home and just let them know you care.
Song: Jesus, Jesus, O what a wonderful child! Jesus, Jesus, so holy meek and mild. New life, new hope, the child will
bring. Listen to the angels sing! Glory, Glory Glory to the newborn king!”
(Glory to God #126)
Anna- Rembrandt
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