Luke 2: 36-40
Anna's Gratitude
36 There 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, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[a] She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming 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.
39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
We repeat part of yesterday's Gospel, this time focusing on Anna, whose life had been a prayer, worship and fasting. We can imagine her joy in recognizing the child and the promise of redemption for which she had been praying so long. We might also be reminded to seek that same patience and steadfastness in our prayer, especially when we don't receive immediate answers. Do we stop asking, or, like Anna, do we continue, knowing that at some time, in God's way, our prayer will be answered? May we learn to pray with confidence, trust, faith, patience and consistency to our God who will not be outdone in generosity.
Bro. Rene
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