Last night's Bible Study "God of Surprises"

One of the things I've learned through the years is that I serve a God of holy surprises. Surprises are an aquired taste. I have to confess that I resist surprises many days. I like to know what is around the corner when I step inside the car for the morning commute. Surprises are rarely good on the road, are they. Surprises from teenagers are often ominous and confusing as well. Sometimes God's surprises bring laughter (Sarah). Other times they bring fear (Shepherds, Mary and a score of saints.) And sometimes Holy surprises make us do really dumb things (See Rhoda- Act 12:13) But God's surprises always change us.

 Lord, even though I'm often black and blue all over from the shifting collisions of fate I look to You for sudden advents and surprises. I know that the one who created time is not under the jurisdiction of a daytimer or a to-do list. Your glory happens when we least expect it. 

 Praise You Sweet Redeemer.