I really believe surprises, no matter how little or big, are God's way of reminding us that we are always on His mind. That thought alone is almost mind boggling. I have people that are so precious to me that I think of extremely often - I know you do too! But, think of it: we are God's mind all the time!!!! When we are sleeping or concentrating on something, we are on His mind AND He knows every fiber of our being. The Bible says not only that He knows how many hairs are on our head, they are numbered!!! Amazing!!
Romans 8:28 in the Message translation puts it this way:
He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good. (Romans 8:26-28 MSG)
Back to surprises... In early May, a sweet couple from my church blessed me with some cards. I love cards & the sweet notes people put in them. So, not only was I blessed but surprised when one of them was a Mother's Day card. For those that don't know me, I am not a mother, let alone a wife yet. So this also perplexed me until I opened it & it said that mother figures should be honored on Mother's Day as well. As the tears began to roll, I was reminded of the many nieces & nephew that I love so dearly, the children that I play with and the "motherly" chats I have with some of my older nieces. It was like God was showing me in this simple surprise how this detail of my life was on the right track, how others were depending on me as a female role model and how my walk with Him effects so many as well. I was in awe.
Friends, God loves you more than you know and can fully grasp. The details, the ups, the downs, the triumphs and the struggles - he sees and all of it in "our lives of love for God is worked into something good". My Pastor puts it this way "God already knows what He's going to do!" How comforting! And not only is He in the details, He is thinking of you ALL THE TIME. His love never gives up, fails or walks away. I guarantee you He wants to surprise you and overwhelm you every day to show you His love. Believe me, He's got the details covered! SURPRISE!
