HOW TO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH CHRISTMAS

Luke 2:21-24

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. CHECK YOUR SPIRITALITY GAUGE [v. 25]

1. Simeon was a Saved Man [v. 25] “just” Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

2. Simeon was a Spiritual Man [v. 25] “devout”

3. Simeon was a Satisfied Man [v. 25] “waiting” patiently Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

II. CHECK YOUR SPIRITUAL GUIDE [v. 25-27a]

1. The Holy Ghost had Influence “upon” Simeon [v. 25]

2:8 “over”, 2:14 “on”, 2:33 “at”, 2:40 “upon”, 2:47 “at”

2. The Holy Ghost Revealed Things to Simeon [v. 26, Heb. 8:5, 11:7, 12:25]

3. The Holy Spirit Led Simeon [v. 27a, Romans 8:14]

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

III. CHECK YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE [v. 26-35]

1. Simeon was Satisfied with the Will of God [v. 26-29a]

Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

2. Simeon was Satisfied with the Word of God [v. 29b]

3. Simeon was Satisfied with the Way of God [v. 30-35, John 14:6]