Was it just that Handel got carried away on a wave of artistic creativity and energy? Maybe. More likely the powerful message of Jesus’ life captured Handel’s mind and spirit. That good news was so powerful he was able to do something he could never have done with his own strength.

Probably none of us will write such an oratorio like the Messiah. You and I will find that filled with the power of our Savior’s life, we are able to do things quite beyond our natural strengths. The Apostle Paul wrote, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

Christmas is a time for family, gifts, music and joy. It also is a time for strength. Pick up your Bible; turn to Luke, chapter two. Read the Christmas Story as it happened and attend pre-Christmas and Christmas worship services.

God’s Word has the power to change and strengthen lives. That’s just what we need this Christmas season and every season of the year. A blessed celebration of the birth of the world’s Savior, Jesus Christ, to you and yours.

Pastor Ferch