Grace for your spirit
And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. Luke 2:36-37
Here is a faithful woman under extremely difficult circumstances. This woman was an outcast in so many ways. She had no husband, her family was from the northern kingdom of Israel, and she spent her time in the temple where women were not wanted. With three strikes she wasn't out, because she found her ministry in quiet fasting and prayer. This was her reward. Today she would see the baby Jesus and proclaim Him as the redeemer of Israel. Do we think we are not wanted or needed in the church? May we all find our ministry in the kingdom. God will reward us too, when we are able to see our redeemer face to face. What is the age of retirement from God's service? Will we quit if people don't want us around?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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