Jesus is a light of revelation to the nations and the glory of God's people Israel (Luke 2:32) In tonight's scripture reading at the park we heard of Simeon from the Gospel of Luke chapter 2. Simeon was a man in communion with God. Because He was in communion with God, he was enabled by the Holy Spirit, not only to see Jesus, but to recognize Jesus as the salvation of God's people. What a privileged position Simeon had. Simeon was in such tight communion with God, that God gave him discernment to enjoy the only true hope. That hope is Jesus Christ, and God has granted us the very same hope and the very same joy. He is at work in the lives of many individuals here in Oceanside. Together we desire to grow in our personal communion with God and encourage others along the same lines. It is true that communion with God will come to expression in community with others. If founded on true communion, the community will function as a microcosm, or miniature version, of the spiritual community of all who are united to Jesus Christ by faith.
That is why at the corner house, we are looking for new community founded on real communion. We are thrilled to join Simeon in seeing what God is doing through Jesus. Jesus is the salvation of the Lord, He is the light of revelation to the Gentiles, and He is the glory of his communing people, Israel. You are welcome to join us in communion and community.
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