John 2:7-8 NLT Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, he said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions..
Sure enough we peeked inside and there was a nest! It turns out our local robin has rented our bird house for the season and we think there’s only one fledgling in there as his little open beak pops up when he hears our voices. What an unexpected and lovely surprise!😊
God loves to surprise us and we see it when Jesus was at the wedding in Cana of Galilee when he surprised everyone by turning water into wine - gallons of it, not just a bottle or two, but more than they dreamed!
Or the time when Peter and the disciples had been out fishing all night with no success, they were dog tired but Jesus said to cast the nets out again, and surprise, surprise they had an overload catch of fish! More than enough! Jesus showed them, when we do as He says, He will bring more blessing than we thought possible! Is He telling you to cast out your net again?😊 (Ephesians 3:20)
The heart of God is to surprise us with the little things as well as the big things, to put a smile on our faces with a little nest, to lift our spirits with unexpected blessings. It’s part of His amazing grace, His goodness towards us.
1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
We know God has unimagined blessings for us in the hereafter, but they are also for the here and now as the wedding guests and the fishermen testified.
It may be the joy of a robin’s nest or an unexpected family visit from across the world, but whatever it is, God is in it all, and He will surprise you too and show you His great kindness because He loves you.😊
How lovely and how encouraging. It really lifted my spirit!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to being surprised.
Bless you for all you do to keep us encouraged. X
You two too Jackie xx
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord God Almighty in Jesus precious name Amen 🙏
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ReplyDeleteAmazing for you Jackie, having a Robin nesting in your porch...🥰
ReplyDeleteAnd may you both have a WONDERFUL time with your family tomro and will be thinking of you lots 🥰👏🙏😍 x
Thanku also Jackie for your continued blessings of your blogs ( which get sent and shared throughout the world, more than you know and a blessing they are to 1000s )
May the Lord continue to inspire you through His Word to write these words/thoughts down for all to read and take on board 🙏
Thanku dear sister x x 🥰🫂 ...Wendy x ☺️
Thank you all for your lovely comments. They are such a blessing. 🥰x
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