Jotham's Journey Day 20

This powerful narrative takes us deep into the darkness—both literal and spiritual—as we follow Jotham's terrifying encounter with Decha in the burial tunnels beneath Jerusalem. What begins as a desperate flight from evil transforms into something far more profound when we emerge into the light and meet Simeon, a man who has devoted his life to patient, faithful waiting. The story brilliantly contrasts the frantic pursuit of survival with the quiet confidence of someone who trusts God's promises completely. Simeon's testimony from Luke 2 reminds us that waiting isn't passive resignation—it's active faith sustained by the Holy Spirit's presence. When Simeon finally held the infant Messiah in his arms, decades of waiting culminated in a moment of pure recognition and satisfaction. We're challenged to examine our own seasons of waiting: Are we growing restless and bitter, or are we allowing the Holy Spirit to keep our hearts tender and expectant? The questions posed are piercing—Can we wait patiently? Would we recognize the Messiah when He appears in our circumstances? Have we embraced Him with our whole hearts? Are we satisfied with Jesus alone? This Christmas season, as we light candles of hope, peace, and joy, we're invited to become like Simeon: people whose eyes are open to see God's faithfulness, even when His answers look different than we imagined, even when His timing stretches us beyond our comfort.