Anna had a heart overflowing for God. She was the daughter of Phanuel, whose name also means “the face or appearance of God.” Anna’s life reflected this as she was devoted to praying, fasting and praising the Lord continuously in the Temple.

She began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:38

As a prophetess, Anna proclaimed divine messages from Yahweh. In fact, God used her to confirm that He was keeping His promises to Israel and the world by sending a Savior. Anna also became the first missionary as she gazed upon the face of baby Jesus and then shared the Good News to everyone who had been waiting for the Messiah to rescue them!

As you spend more time in the Lord’s presence, you will naturally fall more in love with Him. Allow His love to flow out of your heart so you become a reflection of God’s face to everyone you encounter. Then look for those opportunities to tell others about His love. Pray also that believers on Capitol Hill have boldness to tell their co-workers about the Messiah.

Recommended Reading: II Corinthians 5:11-17