February 24, 2024

George Frederick Handel suffered from anxiety and depression. A stroke impaired the movement of his right hand. He lost his eyesight. And yet, he wrote The Messiah  in just 24 days. When he finished the masterpiece, he simply wrote, “Soli Deo Gloria” – to God alone the glory.

Bible readers know that human weakness is the platform for Divine strength. “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10)

“Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (First Sunday in Lent – BCP)