My Redeemer Lives

This Easter Sunday was celebrated by a sunrise service up at RVA (Rift Valley Academy). There is a beautiful view overlooking the Rift from the field and that is exactly where the service was held. Most of the people present were Mzungus who are serving at the hospital, the academy, or Moffat Bible College. I am always amazed to see the number of families the Lord has mobilized just for Kenya alone. Anyway, the service was held at 6:30 and positioned right at the pretties overlook when the sun appeared. ( In Kenya the sun doesn't rise and set, it just appears and disappears.) The service began with worshiping through music and I remember thinking... "Is this really happening, am i really celebrating Easter in Kenya?" I pray I will never forget. The message focused on the importanceof the resurrection. And, it drove home the idea that without the resurrection, the crucifixion is nothing more than death, it would never have counted as our sacrifice. It still blows my mind that millions of people move and leave their home to go and tell others about the events we celebrated this weekend. That millions of people all over the world are battling the powers of darkness on behalf of people in foreign lands. I still have trouble understanding, that because of the resurrection, people in countries all over the world will send their hard earned money to another land in homes of spreading the gospel.

After the service we went into the "fireside" room for a potluck breakfast. There was tons of food and I am still impressed that people were able to make some of those things in Kenya. I made homemade banana crumb muffins and they were divine! There was actually a fire burning, and I am certain that is the first time I've stood by a fire and chatted on Easter Sunday. The service was simple. No Easter lillies, crosses, or fancy dresses not even pews or chairs. I am learning what it is to be ushered into the presence of our Lord. Right there on that mountain side, I was able to sit at the feet of my Savior and friend. I missed the beautiful service this past sun day and I missed Handel's "Messiah" but I still joined you all at the throne of Jesus. I do pray that I might celebrate many more Easter holidays on this continent! Praise God, my redeemer lives!