Luke 2:28-32 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Simeon believed that his redeemer would be born. He had prayed to live long enough to see his redeemer and was granted his wish. Having seen the baby Jesus Simeon was now ready to depart this earth.

The baby Jesus had done nothing yet. No miracles, no words of life, no sacrifice, nothing, He was just a baby. Simeon’s prayers were answered but the substance of his prayers were not yet fulfilled, redemption. Simeon was satisfied with what he got to see. He had enough to satisfy his desires.

Have you met your redeemer? If so, are you satisfied? Are you a babe in Christ who is now ready to leave this earth? I have to tell you there are some who like Simeon only cared to meet his redeemer. I have to tell you that if that is enough to satisfy you, maybe your expectations are lower than they could be, since like the baby Jesus, the best is yet to come.

Psalm 40:8a  I delight to do thy will, O my God:

Babes haven’t done anything yet, the delight is in the doing.