Messiah

This weekend I had the privilege of singing Handel's Messiah again. Growing up, Messiah was often played in our house, but it has been a special joy to sing it several times during the last years. The message of God's glory revealed through Jesus Christ overflows my heart with awe over His splendor. Listen to its message:

"And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. But who may abide the day of His coming? And who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is a like a refiner's fire. And He shall purify the sons of Levi that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel: God with us. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. And they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion: behold thy King cometh unto thee; He is the righteous Savior, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen. Come unto Him all ye that labor and are heavy laden and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Hallelujah. [! ed.] Behold, I tell you a mystery: we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever. Amen."

This is part of the score to "And the Glory"

Take some time this Christmas to thank God for His glorious gift of salvation, for His easy yoke, and for His rest for your soul. And, while you're at it, set aside some time to listen to Messiah.

Miss Bekah also enjoyed singing