Every year there are countless hours poured into preparing for our Easter services. From the discussions about the best service times, to recruiting additional volunteers, to planning and preparing the stage, to putting together the actual service there is no shortage of work to do. Some years we get to the end and we conclude, “Things didn’t go quite as planned. There was something we could have done better. There was something we could have articulated more completely.” Then there are years when we stand back and we say, “Wow! God did something amazing here today.” That simple phrase is about the only way we could summarize what occurred. It didn’t have anything to do with us. It had everything to do with God.
We are just a few days away from celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus and already I’m anticipating what’s going to happen. For several weeks now I’ve had a strong sense that if people will come with anticipation and expectation and we will do our part to communicate God is going to take the opportunity to revive the souls of those who are present. He’s going to awaken those that are sleeping. He’s going to inspire those who are weary. He’s going to challenge those who are complacent. And once again, God’s going to reach across the expanse of human existence and remind us that He stands ready and waiting for us to turn to Him.
I hope and pray people from all over our community (those we have invited and those who just feel drawn to come) will come to these services and they will above all else see Jesus. Please join me in praying.
