The conductor stood on the podium, his eyes scanning the choir and orchestra. The singers arranged the music in their folders, found a comfortable position for standing, and held the folder where they could see the conductor just over the top. Orchestra members positioned their music on the stand, found a comfortable position in their seats, and then sat still. The conductor waited and watched until everyone was ready. Then, with a downbeat of his baton, the sounds of Handels Overture to Messiah filled the cathedral.
With the sound swirling around me, I felt I was immersed in Christmaswhen God, at just the right moment, signaled the downbeat and set in motion an overture that started with the birth of the Messiah, the High Priest of the good things to come (Heb. 9:11).
Every Christmas, as we celebrate Christs first coming with glorious music, Im reminded that Gods people, like choir and orchestra members, are getting ready for the next downbeat of the conductor when Christ will come again. On that day, we will participate with Him in the final movement of Gods symphony of redemptionmaking all things new (Rev. 21:5). In anticipation, we need to keep our eyes on the conductor and make sure we are ready.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
It’s cold here...16 degrees, but still next to nothing for snow.
Any deliveries coming up? Maybe to someplace warm? d:o)