Simeon’s Testimony of the Infant Jesus, Part 2 – Luke 2:28-32

Simeon was a key eyewitness of Jesus Christ. His testimony of the infant Jesus is trustworthy because the Scriptures describe him as a righteous man with sound doctrine. In addition to these, Simeon was guided by the Holy Spirit, who enabled him to immediately recognize and testify of Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What was Simeon’s testimony of Jesus?

Jesus Christ is the saving God. …for my eyes have seen your salvation…
Jesus didn’t come to world to judge, but to save. (Jn 12:47) He was God’s gift of salvation to the world. When Simeon saw Jesus, he was fully satisfied and at peace to have seen God’s salvation. He took Jesus in his arms and treasured Him as Lord and Savior.

In those days, Israel was waiting for God’s consolation and peace, both politically and spiritually. Their nation was under Roman occupation, and their religious system was based on laws that falsely promised eternal life. We live in a time that is not unlike the days of Simeon. To those who have always sought peace but never arrived, we must share the gospel of true peace. Jesus Christ is the consolation of Israel and for all.

Jesus’ salvation was prepared by God. …which You have prepared…
Our God of grace prepared the Savior who came to us in human flesh. Jesus is the only One who can save, because there is no other name under heaven given by God by which we must be saved. Jesus was prophesied when God judged Adam and Even in the garden of Eden. Jesus’ salvation is guaranteed because it was prepared by God, who keeps His promises and can not lie. In these trying times when our faith is tested by the events of the world, we must persevere in seeking the Word of God.

Jesus saves universally. …in the presence of all peoples, a light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.
Skeptics may ask, “How can a Jewish man save the world?” God desires all to be saved, for He is a God of love and compassion. In Jesus’ day, Gentiles (any non-Jews) were considered the lowest of all social statuses. If any group was out of salvation’s reach, it was them. But Simeon testifies that Jesus came for both Israel and the Gentiles. With God, anything is possible- no one is out of His reach of grace.

As Mary and Joseph listened to Simeon’s testimony of Jesus, they were amazed.Are you amazed by Jesus every day? We must be determined to continually grow in the knowledge of Jesus. He is our amazing God, and as we ponder on Him daily, we will maintain a desire to share Him with others. He is the only true hope that can be offered to this world.