Great News in the midst of disappointment

I've been waiting with great anticipation for an event that was scheduled to take place in Roseville, California tonight. It was a Random Act of Culture - otherwise known as a flash mob - that was scheduled by the Sacramento Chorale for the food court at the Galleria Mall there. Having spent a great deal of time in the music community there, I couldn't wait to see the video tonight with expectations of sharing the exuberance and wonder of the Hallelujah Chorus with you. Alas...as I searched I found that the mall had become so packed in anticipation of this event that the fire marshal had to evacuate the mall as people were packed in shoulder to shoulder with rumors of "pops" and "movement" of the second floor ... the flash mob did not go on.


Many approached this season with preconceived notions of how it would be spent, only to have hopes dashed as life's little (and big) curve balls caused a scramble to just "make it." For some "just make it" came in the form of emotional well being, others financial, and still others unexpected hardships - partners they'd hoped to share walks in the cold winter air with ....able to retreat to the warmth of their home after viewing the lovely light displays. Nevertheless...there is good news to share...For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) and For whatever is (I)born of God (J)overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who (K)believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (1 John 5:4-5)

Isn't that amazing?!? As we believe in Him Who had victory over the world, we overcome as well! We can overcome...we can be of good cheer in the midst of our circumstance or dashed hopes - however large or small. And just so you don't leave disappointed...I've included the link to a "flash mob" Hallelujah Chorus for you to be able to lift your head and sing to the glory of God in the highest. (This one brought to you by the Philadelphia Opera Companhy.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_RHnQ-jgU

Enjoy with abandon!!!!