Spirit Lead Life

Luke 2:25-27

Background:
The Gospel of Luke was written by the well educated Luke himself.
Also the author of Acts, a chronological account of the beginning of the church and some say this was an account written by Luke, as a defense for the life of Paul as he was to be presenting his case in front of Caesar of Rome.
Luke’s perspective is very accurate, factual and brings a unique take on the life of Jesus.

We see the life of Simeon introduced

(vs25) Righteous & Devout man
Its easy to overlook a verse like this, but anytime in the bible we are given insight into another’s life, I think there is application to be drawn from that.
Taking into consideration they are people just like you and I
We can then glean off the character and insight as we allow the word of God to disciple us, viewing the lives in the bible as mentors, mere humans, spirit lead, that lived life just as you or I would
Noah Webster’s 1828 - Devout: Yielding a solemn and reverential attention to God in religious exercises, particularly in prayer.
Simeon was a devout man, yielding his rights to the Lord. Offering up his time in prayer, this holds weight as we look deeper into the life of Simeon.
This is a character quality we should all strive toward

Consolation: That which comforts, or refreshes the spirits; the cause of comfort; as the consolation of Israel.
He was waiting for the consolation of Israel
He was driven by the hope of the Messiah to come
This was his motivating factor
I think we can say the same, we have our hope set on the coming of the Messiah, only this coming is the second coming.
He was comforted by the Spirit, the Holy spirit that was upon him.

We now see three different aspects of the Spirit revealed
Holy Spirit Upon Him: this is the key part, now revealed is the very guidance and direction of Simeon’s faith
The Holy Spirit, leading and compelling him to his very ministry placed before him
(vs26) Revealed by the Holy Spirit
Simeon is in communion with God, being the devout man that he is
With this as a pre requisite, the Spirit has come upon him
Therefore the Spirit reveals to him : he would not see death…
(vs27) Lead by the Spirit
We see now that he enters into the temple by the Spirit
The spirit compelling him, guiding, leading and directing him

Application: I think we see in these three verse what a spirit lead life looks like.
First we stay in prayer. Being devout in our devotions to the Lord. Asking that the Spirit would fill and empower us.
This then prepares us, and brings us to a state of communion with the Spirit, where we are able to listen and hear the voice of God speak to us
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God
It is in this stillness that we are able to hear clearly the voice of the Lord
When he give him undistracted, undivided time
Then we are lead to action
Through the empowerment of the Spirit, we then answer the call of the Lord
Through his strength and might
Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing
Do not limit our God to the confines of your earthly scope
Know that where God is calling, there his strength awaits to carry you through