Those able to say the Morning Prayer from the Office each day will have no trouble recognising Simeon's words in todays Gospel. His song of praise and thanksgiving for being in the presence of the Lord is echoed every day by all clergy, all religious and many laity, in the Benedictus. It is a beautiful prayer, full of joy and awe just for being there.
His praise is taken up by Anna - a woman who devoted her life to prayer in the synagogue, and I am sure like many Annas we see in our church, also devoting her life to caring for others in some way. We get the sense that she came by upon this moment of Simeon's ecstasy, and picking up on it, just carried on with her day - perhaps cleaning the synagogue, arranging flowers, or taking food out to the poor, still prising God.
Both are the perfect example of how we should respond to being in God's presence. Perhaps take up a practice of reciting the Benedictus (privately) as we enter the church, and definitely by taking the joy of christ with us as we leave to continue with our daily work and activities. That joy in Christ is very 'catching' and some day, perhaps, someone might be curious and ask you why. You can then tell them - you had an encounter with Christ our saviour and risen Lord, in your church this morning, and are just so blessed! The Lord will do the rest for that person.
I chanced upon a painting by Rembrandt today - it seems it was possibly his last painting. It shows Simeon holding Jesus, with Anna passing by - the face of both reflecting their joy.