”…my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke 2:30-32
Simeon prayed with expectation as he awaited the consolation of Israel. The comfort, solace, and calling near of rescue. And the Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon that he would not see death before he saw redemption. His eyes would see rescue, his arms would hold his Savior. Not merely a personal Savior, not just the Savior of his people, but the Savior of all people.
And while Simeon waited, he waited as one whose life was marked by righteousness amid sin. Devotion amid indifference. Expectation amid apathy. Simeon may not have lived to see the consolation complete, but seeing the Savior was enough to let him leave in peace.