Reliable Redemption
“and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:37-38 NKJV https://bible.com/114/luk.2.37-38.nkjv While Simeon’s testimony provides the source of perfect peace, the revelation of Prophetess Anna enlightened the hearts of the people about the source of a reliable redemption. However, it is instructive to note that it is impossible for anyone to have peace from all forces within, without redemption from all elements without. The deceitfulness of struggle in our broken world is that life’s satisfaction can come from an increase in material possessions, advancement in political or professional positions, migration to region of high standard of living, etc. Unfortunately, many always get their useful life wasted on mundane things at the expense of a...