The Comforter’s Presence

“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.” – Luke 2:25,26 I don’t think there is anything as important as seeking regular encounters with the Lord. It’s imperative to hear His voice and feel His Spirit’s comforting presence. One of my favorite encounters with Jesus is the story of Simeon. When he was young, possibly even a teenager, this Godly man heard the Holy Spirit tell him that in his lifetime, he would see the Messiah. I almost imagine him walking around Jerusalem searching for the child as the years went by. He grew old, and the Lord finally told him that the Savior had come!  At