Sometimes when it appears all our hopes have evaporated, God startles us with his lovingkindness. When weather forecasts displayed those dreaded dark clouds and lightning bolts, it seemed our outdoor Easter Party would be a wash-out. But the rain never came, and the sun even poked out between the clouds. The kids swam and jumped and played all afternoon.
This small example of God's goodness reminds me of another time when deep disappointment gave way to boundless joy. On that Good Friday, as Jesus' disciples witnessed his death on the cross, they lost hope. They didn't understand that Jesus would rise from the dead. But God had a better plan; on Sunday morning God surprised them with his extravagant goodness. The situation wasn't hopeless after all. Jesus is alive!
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