Simeon, a devout and righteous man in Jerusalem, is a notable biblical figure who exemplifies thankfulness, particularly in the context of the fulfillment of God's promises. His account is recounted in the Gospel of Luke, where he is portrayed as a man who eagerly awaited the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him, and it had been revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah (Luke 2:25-26).

Simeon's thankfulness is most vividly expressed during the presentation of Jesus at the temple. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon enters the temple courts at the precise moment when Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to fulfill the requirements of the Law. Upon seeing the child, Simeon takes Jesus into his arms and offers a profound expression of gratitude and praise to God, known as the Nunc Dimittis or the Song of Simeon:

"Now, Lord, You let Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32).

Simeon's thankfulness is rooted in the recognition of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. His response is not merely personal but also prophetic, acknowledging the universal significance of Jesus' coming as a light to the Gentiles and glory to Israel. This moment of thankfulness is a testament to Simeon's deep faith and his understanding of God's redemptive plan.

Furthermore, Simeon's encounter with Jesus and his subsequent blessing of Mary and Joseph highlight the joy and gratitude that come from witnessing God's salvation. His words to Mary, though tinged with a prophetic warning about the future suffering of Jesus, underscore the profound impact of the Messiah's arrival on both individual lives and the broader narrative of salvation history (Luke 2:34-35).

Simeon's thankfulness serves as an enduring example for believers, illustrating the importance of recognizing and celebrating God's work in the world. His life encourages Christians to remain faithful and hopeful, trusting in God's promises and expressing gratitude for His divine intervention in human history.Luke 2:28
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
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Of the Places of Burial.
... Rabban Simeon Ben Gamaliel saith, The whole is made according to the condition ... conquest
I shall always acknowledge with all humility and thankfulness: and thou ...
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Sojourners with God
... we possess without sense of responsibility, and enjoy without thankfulness, and
lose ... hoary twisted olives yielded their black berries, say, to Simeon, the son ...
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The Three Last Parables of the Per??an Series: the Unrighteous ...
... his attitude indicated; and both were the expression, not of thankfulness, but of ...
Rabbinism, we recall such painful sayings as those of Rabbi Simeon ben Jochai ...
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Holy Song from Happy Saints
... We may sometimes thank God not only by feeling thankfulness and living thankfulness,
and speaking ... Like the old Simeon, he becomes a poet at the last, and pours ...
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The Story of Joseph
... Had he not lost two sons already, first his beloved Joseph, and now Simeon? ... heard
Joseph's own message to him, his heart was filled with joy and thankfulness. ...
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Four Shaping Centuries
... Egypt: every man and his household came with Jacob.2. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and ... Let
us use the one for thankfulness, growth, and patient hope, and the other ...
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Christ's Birth
... when Mary begged him to take to his heart, in joy and thankfulness, the holy ... teacher
of the Blessed Virgin, and the prophetess Anna, and the aged Simeon in the ...
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The Heresies Attacked by the Apostles.
... brother answered and said: "Men and brethren, hearken unto me; Simeon hath declared
how ... the retribution; and to use all His creatures with thankfulness, as the ...
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The Season of Epiphany.
... He was brought to the temple, and Simeon took Him in His arms, and ... with the labourers
with cheerfulness, and may sorrow in Lent with thankfulness; let us ...
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Colossians iii. 7-May
... we thanks then in all things; whatever may have happened; for this is thankfulness. ...
discontent, but stayed at those words, saying, "Joseph is not, Simeon is not ...
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