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“Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in

peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes

have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast

prepared before the face of all people; a light

to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy

people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32.

Anna, a prophetess, “coming in that instant

gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and

spake of Him to all them that looked for

redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:38.

So it is that God chooses humble people to be

His witnesses. Often those whom the world

calls great are passed by. Many are like the

Jewish priests and rulers.

Many are eager to serve and honor

themselves, but think little about serving and

honoring God. Therefore He cannot choose

them to tell others of His love and mercy.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, pondered the far-

reaching prophecy of Simeon. As she looked