Today’s passage from Luke 2 contains a litany of themes in a very short passage. Here, Simeon has been awaiting the Messiah. He speaks of the consolation of Israel. He recognizes in Jesus the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. He talks of salvation, revelation, and glory. And as we have been talking about for weeks now, he requests peace. This beautiful passage that tells of the very beginning of Jesus’ life is like a symphony of themes about what we can expect from Jesus’ life. And if you know your gospel, you know that Jesus delivers.