"Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel." Luke 2:29-32. Anna, a prophetess, "coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem." Luke 2:38. So it is that God chooses humble people to be His 20 witnesses. Often those whom the world calls great are passed by. Many are like the Jewish priests and rulers. Many are eager to serve and honor themselves, but think little about serving and honoring God. Therefore He cannot choose them to tell others of His love and mercy. Mary, the mother of Jesus, pondered the far-reaching prophecy of Simeon. As she looked upon the child in her arms, and recalled what the shepherds of Bethlehem had said, she was full of grateful joy and bright hope.

Herre! nu lader du din tjener gå bort i fred, som du har sagt. Thi mine øjne har set din frelse, som du har beredt for alle folkeslag, et lys, som skal åbenbares for hedningerne, og en herlighed for dit folk Israel. Luk. 2,29-32. Anna, som var en profetinde, trådte til i den samme stund og lovpriste Gud og talte om barnet til alle, som ventede Jerusalems forløsning. Luk. 2,38.