18 Apr, 2011
The Festival Has Begun
"Thunder Over Louisville" was held in Louisville, Kentucky over the weekend. The day-long event kicks off two weeks of events that are part of the Kentucky Derby Festival. The event includes an air show with over 100 planes during the day, and breath-taking fireworks at night. It is said to be the largest annual event of its kind in North America.
Photos and Information courtesy of courier-journal.com and thunderoverlouisville.org.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about the beginning of Easter ("Holy") Week?
Yesterday was Palm Sunday. Not every church makes as big a deal out of it as others. Some churches have children laying palm branches down in the aisle. Other churches may hardly mention it. But the significance of this entire week runs deep in our Christian faith.
On that Sunday more than 2000 years ago, the crowds went crazy as Jesus came into town. They were laying their coats on the road, as well as branches from the trees. Had they had access to fireworks and fighter planes, perhaps they would have used them and there would have been "Thunder Over Jerusalem." After all, they were celebrating the arrival of their king. Over the course of the next few days, however, they would turn on him and the same people shouting "Hosanna!" would begin shouting, "Crucify Him!" What a difference a week makes.
How can I connect today's God's Story scripture to My Life?
- Take some time this week to read Matthew's account of the last week of Jesus' life on earth (Matthew 21-28).
- Is your church holding special services this week? Do your best to attend those services to worship with other followers of Jesus.
- As you prepare for Easter celebrations this week, thank God each and every day for His perfect plan for your life. Thank Him for all that Easter means because of what Jesus has done for you.
How can I connect Today's Story, My Story, and God's Story to Others?
- Do you have a friend with whom you've been sharing God's Story? Easter is a perfect time to invite them to join you for church if you haven't already.
- As Easter approaches, this is a great time to move a little deeper in the sharing of God's Story with other friends. Ask your friends what they will be doing this week to prepare for Easter. Talk with them about your Easter traditions and the Story behind them.
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