“Rejoice greatly, O daughter
of Zion Jerusalem
(Zechariah 9:9a, 10b)
The celebration
continues as the soprano soloist calls the nation to rejoice. The peace of God will be offered to all
persons. Jonathan Kandell, writing in an
article on Handel’s great work in Smithsonian Magazine says, “a sense of humanity imbues Handel’s music.
Nowhere,” he writes, “is this more
apparent than in Messiah.” Handel was keenly aware of the human need around
him, often donating the proceeds from Messiah performances to a variety of
charities, from hospitals to freeing those held in debtor’s prisons.
Advent is a season
of anticipation and preparation. Let us
not lose sight in this season of celebration of humanity all around us. The peace of Christ is for all persons.
Prayer: We
rejoice, O God, in the good news of One who has come for all. May we share that joy wherever we go
today. Amen.
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