Be Like Anna

Is it time for a new beginning?  As we reflected yesterday, we may have known Jesus for a long time and remained steadfast in our faith.  But there is, indeed, a difference between being steadfast and having joy in Christ. Has the excitement of your first encounter with Christ diminished? Let the testimony of Anna’s life fill you with renewed faith:

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, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.  She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.  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. Luke 2: 36-38

Father, Help me, like Anna, to celebrate Jesus with us, and inspire me to boldly introduce Him to everyone I know who is seeking.