Characters at the Cradle: Anna, A True Worshiper
by David Chadwick
Anna is this week's character at the cradle. Her story is found alongside Simeon's story in the temple where Mary and Joseph took Jesus to present him to the Lord at their purification ceremony.
Anna lost her husband after being married seven years and is described by Luke as a prophetess and a widow at 84 years of age. She did not depart from the temple, seeking God with all her heart.
How did she seek God? Luke made sure to outline very precisely how Anna lived a life that was fully dedicated to seeking the Lord.
First, she worshiped. Evidently she had a deep love for…
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