Life doesn’t always go as planned. I know I don’t need to convince you of that, but it’s important to remember that God doesn’t promise us that the paths He will lead us down will be smooth and obstacle free. That wasn’t the case for Paul, who was writing from prison, chained to a Roman guard. It wasn’t true for the Philippian believers who were enduring social pressure from both outside and within their church community. And it’s not true for us.
However, despite the challenges that we will inevitably face as we follow Jesus, Paul encourages us not to give into despair. In fact, in the passage we will unpack this weekend, Paul will explain how we can stay sane in a crazy world. It will be a conversation that holds great relevance to each of our lives.
I also want to thank those of you who have already brought candy for our Easter Egg Hunt. You’ve helped us fill 8,000 eggs, which is half of what we anticipate we’ll need, but we’ve run out of candy. So, if you are willing, please bring a bag of prewrapped candy with you this Sunday. And don’t forget to give those invitations for Easter away to unchurched people in your sphere of influence.
Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend:
I’m grateful to be on this journey with you.
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