Luke 2:25, 26
25. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for The Consolation of Israel: and The Holy Ghost was upon him.
26. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen The Lord's Christ.
*Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 3874
Consolation: a calling to one's aid, encouragement, summons, exhortation, entreaty
From the Greek word 'paraklésis' (pronounced par-ak'-lay-sis). Further meaning "personal urging, holy urging, intimate call", depending on the context of the word being used in which verse.
{Conceived. Circumcised. Consecrated. Consolation. I love following the lead of the Holy Spirit. He leads me through the Word of God to the destination chosen for me to arrive at.}
PARAKLESIS
Son of Encouragement: Acts 4:36
Word of Exhortation: Acts 13:15
The God of All Comfort: 2 Corinthians 1:3
Everlasting Consolation: 2 Thessalonians 2:16
CONSOLATION PROMISED
Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.
Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Psalm 94:19
When anxiety overwhelms me, Your Consolation delights my soul.
THE LORD'S CHRIST
The LORD God's Faithful Priest: 1 Samuel 2:35
The LORD God's Anointed One: Psalm 132:17
The LORD God's Messiah: Daniel 9:26; Matthew 1:16
The LORD's Christ: John 11:27
Have you seen The Consolation of Israel? Have you met The Lord's Christ? It's not too late. But the day is coming when, if you have not declared Him as Lord and Savior of your soul, your life, that you may not have an opportunity to change your mind and your heart. To day is the day of salvation, says The Lord, in Hebrews 3:15, "Do not harden your hearts." And again in Hebrews 4:7 "Again, he limited a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts."
The Consolation of Israel longs to be your Consoler, too. God did indeed send His only begotten Son into the world to save the world. But only the heart who believes will receive this glorious Gift of Salvation through the blood which Jesus Christ shed on the cross. It's the reason Jesus came to this earth: to save us, not to condemn us; to redeem us, not to toss us away; to befriend us, not to ignore us.
Now is the time to give your hearts to the Lord Jesus Christ. Now is the hour in which to surrender what you want for what God wants. Is this your day?
GOD REALLY LOVES US by Maverick City Music, Crowder & Dante Bowe
