#1 APPOINTED

40 DAYS WITH JESUS

#1 - APPOINTED "Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the Law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation that You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."  And His father and His mother marveled at what was said about Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is APPOINTED for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed - and a sword will pierce even your soul - so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." Luke 2:25-35

 Definition of APPOINT : to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty

Jesus, You were APPOINTED! You were chosen for a particular job, position and duty! You were born for a specific purpose! When You were brought to the temple as a baby, Simeon knew that You were the One he had been waiting for!! Jesus, You were APPOINTED for the fall (judgment of the haughty and arrogant) and the rising (salvation of the humble and meek) of many in Israel.  This was all part of Your plan!  Jesus, I want to long for You as Simeon did - increase my affection for You and open my eyes to see who You are as I begin this journey to the cross.  Thank You for leaving Your throne in heaven, humbling Yourself and coming to this broken world to make a way for me to be with You for eternity!  I worship You Jesus!

 (Do you long to see Jesus as Simeon did?  Worship Jesus today for being the One APPOINTED to make a way for you!!)