“And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.” What a surprise it was to see Joseph’s face. Jacob had given up all hope of that ever happening, much less seeing Joseph’s children. One of the most exciting things in life is the element of surprise. From early years to old age, it plays a great part in our lives. Do some of us remember when we were young and the surprise parties? And what a pleasant surprise for the old gray-haired saint in the hospital or rest home who gets a visit from their children or grandchildren.
God knew how wonderful surprise was to His children, and so He didn’t leave it out of their spiritual lives. He delights to surprise us. As you know, and have experienced, there were surprises in the commencement of our conversion; there is a continuation of these surprises throughout our Christian lives; and I am convinced, at the conclusion, and throughout eternity, we will see surprises that are unimaginable.
It’s exciting each day to have an expectancy of the possibility of God surprising us. Our Heavenly Father, no doubt, like our earthly fathers, loves to see the expression on our faces and the joyful excitement that a surprise brings. Just think; some of us are going to be surprised by God today!
“Jesus rarely comes when we expect Him; He appears where we lest expect Him, and always in the most illogical connections.” (Oswald Chambers)
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