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December 20, 2008
Hallelujah!
I know that my Redeemer lives. —Job 19:25
Composer George Frideric Handel was bankrupt when in 1741 a group of Dublin charities offered him a commission to write a musical work. It was for a benefit performance to raise funds to free men from a debtors’ prison. He accepted that commission and gave himself tirelessly to work on it.
In just 24 days, Handel composed the well-known masterpiece Messiah, which contains “The Hallelujah Chorus.” During that time, he never left his home and often went without eating. At one point, a servant found him weeping over his evolving score. Recounting his experience, Handel wrote, “Whether I was in my body or out of my body as I wrote it I know not. God knows.” Afterward he also said, “I did think I did see all heaven before me and the great God Himself.”
“The Hallelujah Chorus” stirs my soul whenever I hear it, as I’m sure it does yours. But let’s be sure we do more than resonate to that magnificent music. Let’s open our hearts in faith and adoration for the Messiah promised in the book of Isaiah (Isa. 9:1-7). He has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ to be our Savior. “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder” (v.6).
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine! —Seiss (trans.)
2,171 posted on
12/20/2008 7:16:46 AM PST by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: All
2,173 posted on
12/20/2008 7:39:09 AM PST by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: The Mayor
Thank you for this lovely Daily Bread devotion today, Mr. Mayor! Guess you and the family are scurrying around like the rest of us getting ready for Christmas. Hoping you all have the Merriest of Christmases! What a glorious day we are celebrating and I hope none of us forget. God Bless You.
2,184 posted on
12/20/2008 8:54:03 AM PST by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: The Mayor
Thank you for the beautiful postings you make every day.
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“The Hallelujah Chorus” stirs my soul whenever I hear it, as I’m sure it does yours. But let’s be sure we do more than resonate to that magnificent music. Let’s open our hearts in faith and adoration for the Messiah promised in the book of Isaiah (Isa. 9:1-7). He has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ to be our Savior. “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder” (v.6).
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine! —Seiss (trans.)
God’s highest Gift awakens our deepest gratitude.”
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Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him.
2,666 posted on
12/23/2008 9:55:01 AM PST by
geologist
(The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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