He is Risen

Our Resurrection Cross  

This Easter Sunday as we remember the Resurrection of the Savior Lord so that we have eternal life forever, it is also a day that all of us shall remember for years to come. We are all right now living history in the making. As we are separated from our loved ones and church families, we can rest in the knowledge that we are never separated from the love of God.

We were able again this week to serve those less fortunate in the colonies with an amazing abundance of produce. As many folks are not going to the stores, there is a huge supply of donations that we are able to take advantage of. Border Missions warehouse is overflowing as they share with many ministries. We are very restricted where we are right now as to who can even be on the roads - only if you are going to the doctor, pharmacy, emergency room, grocery store, or are an essential worker,  you could possibly face a $1000 fine and up to 180 days in jail! We had to get a letter of authorization from the CEO of CRM in order for us to be able to pick up and deliver food. We carry this in the vehicle with us, as well as masks which we are required to wear when we are out of the car Luckily the ladies who help  us the colonias all wear masks and gloves, as well as most of the folks who pick up food. We are serving almost twice as many as usual, but thank God for the extra food He has provided.  As we are shorthanded as far as help is concerned, we put in a 10 hour hour day on Friday. Exhausted, but extremely fulfilled.

the faithful ladies who help serve  every week - we usually have more but these are the few who still show up

taking boxes of much need food to those in need - we load it into their vehicles as many more wait in line

just a few of the many boxes we filled

My amaryllis that my friend, Ali, gave me years ago is blooming in this hot weather! It started  out as one bulb, but now has 7 of them - some are still waiting to bloom. A ray of sunshine in this trying time. Oh yes, it is now 101 degrees today!!!

We again "attended" services at Prairie Grove Christian Church this morning online. Vance Eubanks brought us the Resurrection  message with such clarity We need to remember that God will fulfill His good and perfect purpose. Adam and Eve caused the separation from God, but the resurrection healed and closed that separation. Satan thought that He won when Jesus died on the cross, but it was God's perfect  plan from the beginning. The resurrection proved we have life - we remain alive in Christ - victory in Him. God makes sense out of what seems nonsense, especially in today's world. This is proved over and over again in Scripture- the stories of Abraham, Joseph, and Esther are just a few examples. The disciples did not believe the women when they ran to tell them that Jesus was alive because it did not make sense. Even though Jesus had told them many times what would happen to Him they did not understand. As we are waiting on the Lord to be able to return to Arkansas, it does not seem to make sense to us that He did not quickly allow us to sell our place here in S Texas so we could be there. But He has a plan, a purpise for our lives, and we must wait on the Lord. In the meantime, we will continue to serve Him. His level of control is not in our worldly understanding. We will someday understand what God is up to - until then we will trust in him The cross proves God's love, the empty tomb proves God's power over Satan, sin, and death. Sit quietly and wait!!