We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
The Apostle Paul charged the church in Corinth with three things on life's journey:But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 The Message
Happy Easter!
Today was not as we planned.
Sherri was home with pneumonia so I was at Bay Area Community Church with both boys. We attended the 8:00 am service to make room for the many people expected for the later services. As we sat in the service, Caleb was mesmerized by the story of Jesus' love for us. Such joy! What an amazing experience celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus!
For the 9:30 service, Sherri and I had volunteered to help with the kindergarten class so I was helping out there. Matthew decided to sit in the church for next service. As I was finishing up with the kindergarten boys, I suddenly get called to head to the service because Matthew was getting baptized! Just like Matthew, an unplanned decision to jump in feet first! Amazing joy as Matthew publicly shared his decision to follow Jesus! Greg St Cyr asked Matthew where his mom and dad were. Since I cry at funerals, weddings and baptisms, Matthew saved me a few public tears.
Next I get a text from Sherri who was watching the service from home: "Matthew just got baptized!!!!!!!!!!"
Not your ordinary Easter! God has blessed us to know His mercy, grace, love, joy and peace. Never a dull moment on life's journey.
As I contemplate all of this, I'm reminded that God is already there. He knows our comings and goings. He knows the blessings and joys. He is already wherever we are planned and unplanned. The happy moments and sad moments are in His hands.
