prev Devotional Classic of FEBRUARY 2 next

Celebration of the Presentation

Christ's presentation in the Temple.

Today's Devotional

Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace:
your word has been fulfilled.
My own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people;
A light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2:29-32

About the author and the source

The passage of Scripture quoted as today’s devotional was the response of Simeon, an old worshiper who was at the temple when Jesus was presented and consecrated as required by Moses’ law for every firstborn son. It is known as the “Nunc dimittis,” from the Latin Vulgate version, which begins “Nunc dimittis servum tuum” (“Now you dismiss your servant.”)

The translation is that of Common Worship, 2000.

Subscribe to daily emails

Containing today’s events, devotional, quote and stories