When from the dust of death I rise, 
To claim my mansion in the skies, 
E'en then shall this be all my plea-- 
"Jesus hath lived and died for me."

He was so impressed with that gospel message that he looked for someone in the cemetery with whom he might share it. He saw a young woman, obviously distressed, and called her over to read the epitaph. He took her address and visited her the next day. The home was a scene of poverty and squalor. The woman's old mother was dying of asthma, and two little children, very dirty, were trying to warm themselves by a small fire. 

Simeon prayed with the family, visited them again, and found assistance for them. Later, the young woman told Simeon that she had been in the cemetery five hours and was contemplating suicide when he called her to read the epitaph. Because of his concern she trusted Christ and the family situation was changed. 

What can you share with someone today that might make a difference in their lives? Ask God to open a door of opportunity, and then give you something to say.

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word