Simeon Who Waited

Just and devout; waiting for the consolation of Israel; promised he would not see death before he saw the Christ; led by the Spirit to the temple at the right moment; receives the infant in his arms; releases his servant in peace. Restoration path: Wait for the consolation; let the Spirit move you to the right room at the right hour; recognize the small thing that fulfills the great promise. Markers: just and devout long-watching; promise of one specific recognition; Spirit-led to the room; recognizes the small in arms as the great; released in peace after the seeing