Why Are You Surprised?

Consider the ways that God may be providing for you: church, family, friends, health, or even a job are a few of the areas God might be blessing you. Many times we complain that our lives are not what they could be or what we think they should be. In all honesty, how dare we! We should not be surprised when we look intently at our lives and realize that God has provided beyond what we need. God is working, and we should not be surprised that His handiwork is all over the place. Take a minute and read Acts 3; Peter heals a lame man (from birth) at the temple, while the onlookers are completely astonished. Peter says in Acts 3:12 (NIV), “Why does this surprise you?” The people of Israel were utterly unaware of the power of God. Peter and the other apostles were ordinary people (Acts 14:15), like you and me, who understood the power and provision of the God they served. God is good, and His mighty power is beyond our comprehension. God raised His Son Jesus for His glory, and He is at work today. He is working in our church and in your life. Do you see it? When you do, why are you surprised?