Beholding invites others to see what you see - the JOY of the world.

Anna & Simeon | Simeon sees what so many in Israel missed - that God's purpose for Israel was for the light to dawn on the whole world. IT was the plan of salvation for all people without exception. Anna's praise marks her beholding as she was fully committed to the redemption of Israel. There's something about this kind of beholding - it invites others to behold alongside you. It invites others to come and see what God has done.