Welcome joy unspeakable and full of glory. In front of us in Scripture is an aged Simeon. He was ready to die, he even wanted to die, because he knew exactly what was going to happen to him. The goal of the Middle-East peace talks is a state of tranquility between Israel and her neighbors so that they will no longer face the rage and havoc of war. When there is trouble in a marriage, a counselor aims for harmony between the partners.
American soldiers are in Bosnia for the security, safety, and prosperity of the people there.
The peace that Simeon speaks of here is none of these. Rather, he speaks of the blessed state of devout and upright men and women in the presence of God after death. It is abundant life or life to the full. It is when the whole person body and soul, mind and spirit, emotions and heart fully experience the wondrous power of the Messiah in every part of their being. That's the peace he is talking about.