Hook: Can you think of a time when God rewarded you for honoring Him in a specific way?

Book: Anna was a woman with a short marriage but a long record of faithfulness. Her reward for lifelong dedication in temple service was the opportunity to see the Child and glimpse the salvation of God. The Lord honored her eighty-four years of sacrifice and faithfulness with unexpected joy.

Took: Do you crave some joy? Since faithfulness is God’s gateway to joy, which area of your life needs some authenticity? Prepare to be surprised.