Numbers 7, Luke 2: 21-40, Psalm 45: 10-17
Luke 2: 35-36 (ESV)
“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 through your own soul
also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
In verses 35 and 36 from Luke 2, we read about Simeon’s prophecy
about Jesus and warning for Mary. Simeon tells Mary and Joseph that their son
was destined to cause the rise and fall of many people in Israel, and would be
opposed by many. Then Simeon warned Mary that not only would the soul of Jesus
be pierced, but that Mary herself would be pierced through her soul as well.
But then Simeon said it would all be worth it because her son would reveal the
thought of many hearts. When I read this passage, it makes me wonder if Mary fully
comprehended what would happen to her infant son when he grew up. Did Mary know
at that moment that Christ would one day die. Did she realize that watching her
son die would feel like a sword piercing her own heart as Simeon was prophesying.?
Or, did she and Joseph smile and then ignore Simeon’s words. Mary and Joseph
knew that their son was going to be extraordinary, but I don’t think that they
knew how much their infant son would one day change the world by sacrificing
himself for the sins of the world.
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