I love surprises! When my husband turned 30, I threw a surprise party for him. I threw another when he turned 40. Then an even larger one when he turned 50 picking him up for the party in a hearse (a story for another time). He got another when he turned 60. (See a pattern here?) Finally, I threw a big party when he turned 70 with people flying in from other states to surprise him).
His sister called me shortly before he turned 80 and asked if he was getting a surprise party for his 80th birthday. I told her only if she was the one throwing it!
One of my most precious surprises recently was when Beth and Lou got together on piano and flute to play my favorite hymn at church, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” My heart was overwhelmed by their surprise. I do love surprises.
Today, as we approach Thanksgiving, as I dig deeper into gratitude for all God has done for us, I was reminded that He has a few surprises up His sleeve also.
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” [1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV]
We have a glimpse of these “things which God hath prepared” in the here and now through the Holy Spirit. But I think there will be so many more to be unfolded when we see Him face to face. I think God loves to bless and surprise His children with goodness and eternity will be full.
Thank you, LORD, for the things you have prepared for those who love You. Amen.