Sometimes we take care of one task and it just creates new additional tasks. Like when I was finally able to see my doctor and my eye doctor. I now have to make appointments for some follow-up, look into reducing the risk for mascular degeneration, etc.
A couple of Fridays ago, I had a chance to go to the FISH's Women's Night Out with Moriah Peters, Barlow Girl, and speaker Judy Hampton. I was really impressed with Moriah Peter's maturity despite her young 19 years, and her strong message on purity. I enjoyed the talents of the keyboardist for Barlow Girl. And, the speaker reminded me that the characteristics I value most in friendship are a sincere faith in God and being open, honest, and direct.
On Palm Sunday, in light of the fact that context often affects our perspective of a situation, my Pastor's sermon showed how Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem was actually "un" triumphant. While, the Messiah's entry into Jerusalem was God's plan from the beginning, and every Jew should have expected it (Zech 9:9), Jesus's entry was not the main event (the crowds were there for Passover), the people went to see Jesus primarily because of His miracles, and the Pharisees were intent on not only killing Jesus but even Lazarus (to remove the "evidence" for one of His more amazing miracles). Entering on a colt, Jesus fulfilled Zechariah's prophecy, showed His authority of circumstances and people (with how the colt was acquired), and displayed His deity (with a never-ridden colt, satisfying requirement of never worked and never worn a yoke from Deut 21:3) and ownership . So, Jesus is in control of all things, rejection and suffering have always been part of His Plan, and while He is the Creator of all things, He is in the habit of borrowing (stable, home, tomb, colt) => What do we have that the Lord "needs" that we need to give to Him? He will use what we willingly give. Yet, Christ wept for Jerusalem, because they failed to see the Truth (not everyone participated in the triumphal entry and the disciples and the crowd did not understand the true meaning and significance). For us, our mission should be God's mission.
Just a humorous quote from my Pastor: "The Word of God holds together with precision better even than a Swiss Watch."
This all led up to Easter weekend, which was amazing. I recommitted my life and service to God, was touched by Good Friday and Easter Sunday services, had a chance to serve, and spent time with my good friend and sister in Christ. I also had Easter lunch at Claim Jumper, with some of her friends (and had a really good Ahi Spinach salad too).
There is one thing that has been constantly on my mind since yesterday - wondering what is God's Plan in the area of my thorn. This guest musician in the band for Easter worship was someone I had met a few times before when he played at church - Christmas and rehearsals, and one time accompanying the youth band. While he seems shy, quiet, and very humble, he's always attracted my attention. My interactions with him have been natural and comfortable; and, I was motivated to say a prayer for his walk with the Lord. We shared our first hug yesterday, and he initiated. He even remembered my name. I continue to place my thorn on the altar of my life. May God's will be done. Amen.
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