Jesus and Anna….

 

Jesus and Anna….

There was another person awaiting Christ’s birth, Anna….

 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 from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. 

She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 

And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke.2.36-38

 “Asher's food shall be rich,and he shall yield royal delicacies.

Gen.49.20

I thought it was interesting that Asher’s name meant “joy and happiness…” and Anna’s name meant “grace and favor”…

The tribe of Asher remained faithful throughout all the years …

Anna lead a life of devotion all her years….worshiping in the temple, awaiting the “redemption of Jerusalem “…Luke felt it was important to give her lineage, character qualities….he had given Simeon’s character qualities as well…

I can just imagine the two people comparing notes over the years, waiting expectantly for the Redeemer…would they have expected a tiny baby?….or like Samuel, a handsome man to rule…but, they knew when Joseph and Mary walked in, carrying Jesus…they knew that this child was the One…

When God speaks, we know…do we obey…surrender…

Thank YOU…

Simeon and Anna….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTXKOHpZzJM

https://divinenarratives.org/ashers-role-and-legacy-in-the-twelve-tribes-of-israel/