When God Surprises You!

When we look at the early life of Moses, we see that he is grounded in both his family and his work. He is not in a temple or on a mountain when God appears—he is simply tending sheep. It is in the quiet routine of his shepherding duties that Moses is surprised by God. He wasn’t expecting a Divine encounter in the wilderness, and certainly not through something as startling as a bush that burned but was not consumed. Perhaps Moses assumed that if God were going to reach out, it would be through his father-in-law’s sacred place— after all, Jethro was a priest, and the shrine was designated for worship and spiritual reflection.

But God chose the desert. Unexpected. Unlikely. Holy.

Likewise, Saul— later known as the Apostle Paul— was not in a synagogue or at prayer when he encountered Christ. He was on the road to Damascus, fueled by zeal to persecute believers, when Jesus met him head-on. Saul was thrown from his high horse and heard the unmistakable voice of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4). In an instant, Saul’s vision was taken so that a deeper sight could be given— he would now depend on others, not just for physical help but for spiritual transformation.

You might be wondering, When will God surprise me?

Take heart— the delay is not denial. The silence does not mean you've been forgotten or cast aside. Just as with Moses and Saul, God’s timing and location are often unexpected, but always perfect. The same Resurrection Power that transformed their lives is working behind the scenes in yours. Be assured: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20)

So remain faithful. Stay rooted in your calling. Be attentive in your daily responsibilities and committed to the relationships God has entrusted to your care. For in the most ordinary moments, God may break through with extraordinary grace— and you will be forever changed.

With you in Christ Jesus,

Rev. Patricia E. Walker

Alpha Church, www.AlphaChurch.org

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Prayer Requests:

Latisha, David's adult daughter, died unexpectantly and without warning. Healing prayer for his family during their sorrow.

The flooding in Southern Texas with loss of lives at the girl's Christian Camp and along the river. Prayers for parents and families in sorrow, and for friends who were a part of the tragic day's events. May our Lord's comfort and compassion touch their hearts.

Cody and Megan, and baby boy, Jesus' healing from injuries in car accident in Temple, Georgia.

Young Hazel, healing for her adrenal gland tumor growth found during chemo, increased prayers.

Young John who is struggling to get healed from cancer.

Young Wyatt, who was hit by a car

Baby Ashley, under doctors' care

Young Cooper, facing complications related to leukemia

Young Ryder, with a serious form of cancer

A nearly teenage girl, recovering from a heart transplant

Kevin B., facing cancer concerns due to brain tumors

Young Lawson and family, battling blood clots and recovery challenges

Lennon, a toddler whose cancer has relapsed— prayers for healing and renewed hope

Waylon B., who has a brain tumor

Jake C, born 12 weeks early, prayers that he thrive

Colton, a teenager in a terrible car accident, multiple surgeries already, healing from Jesus.

Branson, healing for t-cell acute lymphoma leukemia. Prayers for healing for this young boy.

Prayers that Israel be spared any more distress in the Nuclear Protection program that is initiated with Iran.

Healing prayers for family and friends of the airliner which crashed after takeoff in India.