Unexpected Turns

This picture taken several years ago is one of my favorites of two of my grandsons, Koby and Jordy.  There are several indicators that this is a great day. 1) The look on their faces.  2) The surprise from unexpected turns. 3)Someone to share the journey with. 4) Somebody who loves me. (Mom and Dad behind the camera)

Look closely and you will see that Koby also has a brand new cast on his arm from a slip and slide fall, yet that did not stand in the way of jumping in car 7 and having a big time with his brother.

What they were not expecting was the whip around each turn that would take their stomachs.  Life is like that sometimes. It is full of unexpected turns, that just don't surprise us, but knock the wind out of us.

As a pastor, we certainly were not planning on having online services for over two months, roping off pews, wearing masks,  not having small groups or children's ministries.  All of these things were unexpected turns. 

As the world watches our lives and how the church responds, may we walk by faith, not by sight.  May the unexpected turns we encounter be a place to testify to the power of God for His glory.  remember their is joy in the journey.