Encountering Jesus – Part 5

Dec 28th, 2025
Pastor Eric Harrelson – Executive Pastor
Encountering Jesus: Part 5

Luke 2:25–26 (NIV)
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

Waiting Does Not Mean Wasting

Luke 2:27–28 (NIV)
27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,

28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

God Keeps His Promises Right On Time

Luke 2:29–32 (NIV)
29  “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
30  For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31  which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32  a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”

Peace Comes When We Trust God

NEXT STEPS
1. I will accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
2. I will trust God’s Plan, God’s Timing and God’s Path.
3. I will sign up for the Prayer Experience.
4. I will sign up for Fight Night
5. I will Give
6. I will memorize Luke 2:29

29  “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.