Happy Resurrection Sunday! During the cantata practice, I have been repeatedly reminded of the focus of this week. You hear a lot of sermons say, “it’s all about God and not about me.” Actually, this week, this most special holy day of the Christian calendar is all about me. God sent His son for me. Jesus died for me. And when I think about that I’m overwhelmed with awe and humility.

 I am speechless and even breathless sometimes when I remember that the God who knows and owns everything and can do anything loved me enough to sacrifice his only son for me. I am beyond grateful to God for making a way for me to have a direct relationship with Him. The resurrection of Jesus provided us with relationship, not only the ability to have a direct relationship with God but the necessary bonus of having a relationship with other believers. I am so glad that our journeys to the foot of the cross have led us together. Today, I celebrate God for his love and Jesus for his sacrifice. And I celebrate you, my fellow servants. I am glad the resurrection made it possible for us to serve each other along this Christian journey. Happy Easter, my brothers and sisters!