Yes, we had to cancel the concerts.Yes, the parking lot was a sea of mud and goo.
Yes, we all were disappointed that Laura, Jim and Warren wouldn't be in our midst, entertaining and lifting us up musically with good vibes and great rhythm...
However, In the midst of life - when it's not all that "good" at first glance - there is always a silver lining to the cloudiness of our surroundings.
Such was the case with this weekend. Although the weather "pushed out" and precluded any concerts, there was a bit of beauty given.
The accompanying picture was taken yesterday, in the midst of the snow storm. It shows the gate to Saint Luke's Church, and the water streaming down the walkway towards the parking lot.
It is a kind of visible reminder of the "silver linings" of life, albeit this weekend's events are a bit of a mini life lesson: things don't happen on our timetable.
We may be "ready, willing and able," but circumstances can change what occurs.
Fear not! Things work out in time. And in reference to the postponed concerts, they will take place in March, and there's no doubt that they will be another high point in our Jazz Ministry and work for the Lord.
So let's thank God for the beauty of the earth, the changing winds of rain, sleet and snow, and then remember what is perhaps the most timely lesson of all... when events happen in life, look for the presence of God in it: that is, the good, the glorious.
He'll be there. He always is. Sometimes, however, we just "hang our head" and don't see Him.
Do you see Him in the picture? (click it with your cursor to make it larger.)
