![]() ![]() Simply put, the word means “praise be to God” or “praise the Lord.” This was the same word which captured the attention of George Frederick Handel, who wrote The Messiah, one of the greatest of all masterpieces, known and loved the world over. The first word, hallal, means “to praise,” and the word jah is the word for God, the same word which gives us the word Jehovah. Some words were coined for use only by the children of God, and such is the word hallelujah! Actually, the word is Hebrew, a compound of two words hallal and jah. Suddenly, two people who could not speak each other’s language could communicate spiritually, and a warmth and understanding which transcended the ability to communicate verbally warmly knit their hearts together. Then, remembering that the word hallelujah is a universal word understood by all who love God’s Word, I looked at the pastor and warmly said, “Hallelujah!” This, he understood. ![]() Then we looked at the floor, and then again looking at each other realized that until an interpreter arrived, we simply could not communicate. “Excuse me, but do you speak English?” I hesitantly asked. ![]() Then I was directed to follow the greeter to the pastor’s office where more warm greetings were voiced which I also didn’t understand. Arriving at the church before the scheduled service, I was met with smiles and greetings in French which I didn’t understand. I first encountered that frustration years ago when I was invited to speak at a rather large church in Paris. It’s true of marriage as well as the traveler who wishes he had learned French instead of playing sports. Nothing is more frustrating than to wish to communicate with someone but you can’t speak the same language. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. ![]()
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