Our Needs, His Surprises

 

     My head is swirling with the surprising ways I have seen God work in my own life and in the lives of others. I pray He will make sense of it all as I try to put pen to paper or fingers to keys. The bottom line is to be expectant.

     Expect Him to be there. Expect Him to dig up the old wounds and, even when it hurts, to heal them. Expect Him to bring you face-to-face with your fears until they subside and even disappear. Expect Him to give forgiveness where none is merited. Expect Him to give you the right words when there is nothing left to say.  Expect Him to offer compassion and light and hope when all you see is darkness. And expect Him to return at any moment.

For when You did awesome things that we did not expect, You came down and the mountains trembled before You. Isaiah 64:3

“You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.” Luke 12;40

     There is no perfect formula to follow as we examine our gifts, talents, personalities and passions. Trial and error can be a beginning. Focusing on Jesus definitely helps. Believe He is there, ready and able. Expect Him to show up. And allow the Holy Spirit to give you the words you need to inspire someone else.

“For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” Luke 12:12

Lord Jesus,

We wait expectantly for You. We seek You day and night as we walk out our lives. Let Your Holy Spirit teach us today. Show us where we should go, how we should pray, which Words to read and where You need us to serve. We expect You to surprise us today.

Amen