A light for revelation to the Gentiles (that's us).
That is how Simeon described the 40-day old Jesus when he was presented at the table in accordance with Jewish law. Simeon had waited a long time for this moment. The Holy Spirit had told him that he would see the Messiah and prompted him to recognise this couple and their baby amongst, probably, others coming for the same reason. His words were both a celebration and a prophetic warning. Read them in Luke 2:22-40.

Simeon was not the only one, a lady called Anna, then in her eighties, also recognised who the child was and similarly proclaimed.

"The inner thoughts of many will be revealed" by that light.
If you, like me, have experienced things being revealed that you were scared would come out, and then found out that it actually was a relief and meant healing could take place, then you will understand how that can be Good News.

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