Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentataion of Jesus in the Temple
I desire a Spirit of Sacrifice
Think of Mary's obedience to the Law of God in presenting the Child
Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2
21
When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named
Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the
womb.
22
When the days were completed for their purification according to the
law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the
Lord,
23
just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the
womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,"
24
and to offer the sacrifice of "a pair of turtledoves or two young
pigeons," in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This
man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and
the holy Spirit was upon him.
26
It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not see
death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
27
He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought
in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
28
he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
29
"Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to
your word,
30
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31
which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people
Israel."
33
The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about
him;
34
and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this
child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign
that will be contradicted
35
(and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed."
36
There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the
tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years
with her husband after her marriage,
37
and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the
temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.
38
And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and
spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of
Jerusalem.
39
When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor
of God was upon him.
I desire a Spirit of Sacrifice
Think of Mary's obedience to the Law of God in presenting the Child
Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2
21
When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named
Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the
womb.
22
When the days were completed for their purification according to the
law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the
Lord,
23
just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the
womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,"
24
and to offer the sacrifice of "a pair of turtledoves or two young
pigeons," in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This
man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and
the holy Spirit was upon him.
26
It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not see
death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
27
He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought
in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
28
he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
29
"Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to
your word,
30
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31
which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people
Israel."
33
The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about
him;
34
and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this
child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign
that will be contradicted
35
(and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed."
36
There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the
tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years
with her husband after her marriage,
37
and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the
temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.
38
And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and
spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of
Jerusalem.
39
When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor
of God was upon him.
