I am described as “righteous” and “devout,” because, as Luke writes, the Holy Spirit is upon me, revealed himself to me and moved me. 

When I saw Jesus, I praised God and said,

For my eyes have seen your salvation, Which you have prepared in the sight of all people, A light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.

I then blessed the child’s father and mother. Who am I?

My name means “crowned,” and there are many things that could earn a crown for me, considered from man’s perspective. Were not the people of my household the first converts in Achaiah? Were they not baptized by Paul himself? But these distinctions do not earn the crown of life.

My household and I have devoted ourselves to the service of the saints, so much so that we provided for Paul what the Corinthian church failed to give. We refreshed his spirit. Paul says, “Such men deserve recognition.” Who am I? Or have you forgotten my name?

Luke 2:25–35 I Cor. 1:16, 16:15–18

Lt. Cdr. Glenn P. Palmer lives at 453 Worley St., Portsmouth, Rl 02871.