Luke 2:38 “And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
Though many Jews at that time were looking only for deliverance from the Romans, the reference here is likely to those who sought deliverance from sin. It is this very thing that explains why the miracles of Christ were so popular, yet His message was not. His miracles made the Jews hope to use that power to overthrow the Romans. His message, however, showed that He had something else in mind. Rather than focusing on the problem of the Empire, His teaching dealt with the problem of sin.
Heavenly Father, help us to keep the focus where You want it. We tend to forget that all things are possible for You. We may try to put the emphasis on a good thing, while missing the best thing. We want Your best and we will praise You for all that You do. Make us Christlike, dear Father! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.