The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 2 February 2026 – Jesus Presented In The Temple
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TOPIC: Jesus Presented In The Temple
READ: Luke 2: 22-35 (KJV)
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
THE MESSAGE:
Jesus was presented in the temple as a child. As required by Law, Joseph and Mary brought an offering for the associated sacrifices (Leviticus 12:1-7). Many may have witnessed the presentation, but Simeon was singled out because “he was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” Simeon had received a revelation that he would not die until he had seen the expected Messiah. The Spirit also directed him to the temple at the presentation time. His declaration in verses 29-32, (“The Nunc Dimittis”), refers to the mission of Jesus to bring light and salvation to all people. In verse 34, he prophesied that Jesus was destined for the fall and rising of many people, and for a sign which would be spoken against.
For Mary, Simeon predicted that a sword would pierce through her soul, probably a reference to the sacrificial suffering and crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:25). May we learn to present our children to the Lord at an early age, and create an enabling environment for them to know the Lord (see 2 Timothy 1:5). May we also emulate the devout character of Simeon, so that we can have a positive impact on the lives of people around us!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to have a positive influence on people around me.
