Easter Sunday

So, it's Easter Sunday and we spent the morning in Karlsruhe at our new found church, ICF Karlsruhe. It was a very uplifting Easter Sunday service, reminding us of the miracle of the resurrection through the story of the two disciples who were on the road back to their home town, Emmaus, leaving Jerusalem after the crucifixion, disillusioned and disappointed at the course of events. This wasn't what was supposed to have happened. In their minds this was supposed to have been the time when their king would take over and end the reign of Rome. Instead those same Romans nailed their king to a cross and left him to die. But then, two days later, He met them on the road, spent time with them, communicated with them, all without them realizing who they were walking and talking with. Once they finally understood who "that stranger" was that was with them He disappeared from their sight. But it was enough for them to get back on track with the mission He had given them earlier. And I believe that this is how it is with all of us from time to time. We lose sight of where we need to go and what we need to do and then God sends us someone to bring us back on the right path and lead us back to him. And we see that He is still there, that He still loves us, His arms are still open and He gladly welcomes us back.
So this is where I am this Easter Sunday, back where I belong and excited to have found a place where I can go every week to refresh and refuel. I wonder what He has in store for us next. We'll keep you posted.