Surprised by God's presence?

A recently posed question still floods my mind….

Was there a time when you were surprised by God’s presence?

                                                                                                            

As I began to think this over and compile a list, I was drawn to the thought I should never be surprised by His presence. He tells us in His Word that, “He will never leave us nor forsake us.” (Joshua 1:5 ESV) so why would His presence by surprising?

One memory I drew upon gave me glimpse of that why….

After having spent 15 years at home raising our family, God gave me an opportunity to be involved with chemistry again, that until it was returned to me I hadn't even realized I was missing! My Lord, the Lover of My Soul,  gave a gift I didn't even know I desired – but I truly did – and I was surprised with joy at His presence in my life!

For God to not have the surprise element would be a

                   God I could predict….

                                   One I could take for granted...

                                               A God my ordinary mind could grasp….

But,

His ways are higher than my ways, and for that I am so thankful!

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9 ESV)

So look for ways God surprises you with His presence and take joy in it!