In Luke Chapter Two, we read about a man named Simeon. Simeon was a just and devout man. In verse twenty-five, we read that Simeon was “waiting for the consolation of Israel.”
Consolation means comfort or exhortation. Simeon knew that God was going to send the Messiah. The nation of Israel had been waiting for a very long time for that Messiah who would bring them comfort and exhortation.
Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before his own eyes had seen the Messiah. Then, the Holy Spirit told him that Messiah, the Christ, was at the Temple. Therefore, Simeon went to the Temple to see the child. Verses 29-32 record the words that Simeon spoke to God after seeing the baby. Notice that Simeon states that he has seen God’s salvation.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, we read, “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.” Through Jesus, we can have everlasting consolation. That means that we have salvation through Jesus. True eternal hope can only come through Jesus.
I am thankful that Jesus was willing to come to earth to be our consolation. I am thankful that the Father is loving enough to have such a plan for us. Keep reading your Bible. Learn what is needed to have that consolation and salvation, and if any of this is hard to understand, ask an adult to help you.
