Anna showed up at just the right moment.

It was not all that surprising, because she had devoted the years of her widowhood to prayer and worship. She was in the temple so much, that she might have seemed like an anachronism to some and an annoyance to others.

She was just “always there.”

Yet, she could have missed the moment if not for one thing. God wanted her there and arranged for her to be there to see the Baby King.

She hoped for the redemption of Israel and, once she had seen Him, she told people who were like minded.

There is always an audience for the message that God entrusts to us. There are always those who share our longing, hope, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.

God prepared Anna and He prepared her audience.

Have you been so infused and enthused with redemptive hope that you know you have to share it? He has prepared some people who are ready, willing, and anxious to hear your testimony.

Do not grow discouraged thinking no one is interested. You just haven’t found them yet.

Do not expect everyone to be responsive. Some folks have grown cold and indifferent. Others have never thought beyond the present time with all of its thrills and carnal gratifications. They are living for now and are satisfied with their listless lives.

That very well may change for them, but for the moment, they are at different stages of listening and longing.

You are looking out for those who are thirsty. Keep your good news handy, because when you are willing to share, they will start appearing.