Simeon's encounter with the baby Jesus reveals profound truths about faith and recognition. Simeon, a devout man, awaited the Messiah with a promise that he would see the Christ before his death. As he cradles the infant Jesus in his arms, he proclaims that this child is destined for both the falling and rising of many in Israel – a statement that resonates with the dual nature of Jesus' impact even today.Join Pastor Colin as he unpacks Simeon's deeply moving testimony, exploring how this holy encounter reveals the dual responses people have towards Jesus: rising in faith or stumbling in rejection. This Christmas season, reflect on your own response to Jesus and consider the transformative power he holds in your life. Is He the rock upon which you stand firm, or the stone over which you stumble?

Released on 4 Dec 2025