RAIN ON MY PARADE

I was disgruntled to hear the rented facility we use had been innundated with water from our nearly torrential rains. That mean the roof--which has been "repaired" numerous times, has failed again. And we just did major cleanup two weeks ago--cleaning carpet, replacing ceiling tile, etc. Now the bathrooms are flooded, the serving areas pummelled by drippy ceilings, ceiling tiles on the floor, storage areas drenched--and we have services Thursday, Friday and Sunday!

I have these fleshy moments where I am preoccupied with my plans and programs and flooded with waves of pride--how will things look for our guests? will they be impressed with our surroundings? And the superficial list goes on...

Easter isn't MY day--it is His. It isn't my "parade", but it is His rain. He has everything covered, and whatever happens--even if it rains on Sunday--we will honor Him and proclaim the fact that "HE IS RISEN!" Wet carpet, broken ceiling tiles, damp storage--none of that will stop us. After all, even death could not keep Him in the grave.