Messiah 1979 & 2006: Then & Now

What a healing experience it was for me to hear The Messiah at Wooddale. I thank Mary, Solveig, the soloists and choir for all their hard work to make it happen. The last time I heard it was at Orchestra Hall in 1979. It was one of the lowest points in my life. I was separated, and realized the day of the concert that I would have to be divorced in order to survive. I took my wedding ring off that day, and could not pretend any more that things were okay. I sat through that Messiah, angry at God. I felt He had forsaken me. Why was I in this difficult situation? Why couldn’t I live happily ever after?

Fast-forward 27 years, sitting next to my soul mate, having just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Thinking about our two wonderful daughters who will be coming home Friday. Thinking back on listening to The Messiah in 1979, and thanking God for all I went through that year that has made me appreciate all the blessings in my life today. I could not have ever imagined what God had planned for my life. I thought I knew how things should go in 1979. He knew best all along.

How were you feeling while listening to The Messiah? Are you at a low point in your life? Are you angry at God? Do you think He’s let you down?

Read these words from The Messiah: Come unto Him, all ye that labor, come unto Him, ye that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Are you at a high point in your life? Are you celebrating God’s gift of His Son
this Advent season? God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow in His love for us. Let us accept His love with joy.

P.S. Thanks to Roy Tyrer for “guilting” me into attending The Messiah. Just think what I would have missed!