Awaken from Spiritual Slumber.

S:
³³ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. ³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, ³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” 

O:
Simeon was righteous and devout man who was filled with the Holy Spirit. Upon waiting for the consultation of Jerusalem, the HS revealed to him that he will meet the Messiah before his time on this earth ends. After seeing Jesus, Simeon prophesy that he will be not only the Messiah that was promised in the scripture, but the one who will separate the flock. Men will either "fall or rise", but none will be the middle. Jesus is that sword, the one who cleaves and separates the soul from salvation or destruction.

A:
Jesus did not come to fulfill our earthly needs, but he came to serve God's purpose of raising the believers from those who will fall. I feel like the Holy Spirit is directing me that I can no longer fall within amongst the crowd and blend in. God calls me forth to no longer be lukewarm, as He will spit them out, but to be on fire for Him. Be bold, the sight of Jesus will empower me to stand up for my faith.

P:
Jesus, thank you for your precious grace that I don't deserve. I pray as I start my day with you, that you would continue to remind me to have my soul cleaved from the patterns of this world. Pierce my heart and awaking me from this spiritual slumber, that I will be able to serve you and obey you today.

In Jesus Name
Amen.