angels – Page 2 – watercress words by Dr Aletha

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them,

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2, NIV

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This Bible verse, Isaish 9:6 is used in Handel’s Messiah.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”

The Origins of Handel’s Messiah

(from Smithsonian Magazine)

Handel composed Messiah in an astounding interlude, somewhere between three and four weeks in August and September 1741.

“He would literally write from morning to night,” says Sarah Bardwell of the Handel House Museum in London.

The text was prepared in July by the prominent librettist, Charles Jennens, and was intended for an Easter performance the following year.

“I hope [Handel] will lay out his whole Genius & Skill upon it, that the Composition may excel all his former Compositions, as the Subject excels every other Subject,” Jennens wrote to a friend.

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Messiah isn’t just about Christ’s birth and wasn’t written for Christmas. Learn more in this post.

Why Handel’s Messiah Is More Than a Christmas Classic

Did you know Handel’s “Messiah,” usually linked to Christmas, was originally intended for Easter, drawing from Old and New Testament scriptures. Tdditionally, Handel’s father was a barber-surgeon, medieval surgeons also cut hair.

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Hebrews 13:1-3 ,ERV

Worship That Pleases God

Continue loving each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Always remember to help people by welcoming them into your home. Some people have done that and have helped angels without knowing it.

Don’t forget those who are in prison. Remember them as though you were in prison with them.

And don’t forget those who are suffering. Remember them as though you were suffering with them.

quote from Tim Chester — graphic created and offered by Lightstock.com, stock photo site

Dr Tim Chester is a pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire; a faculty member of Crosslands; and author of over 40 books.

Weekend words is a regular feature of watercress words. At the end of the work week we share words of faith, hope and love from the Bible and other carefully selected writings.