Sunday, May 31, 2009

Expect the Unexpected

Sometimes the unexpected is just God at work...

Today's Scripture:

God does wonders that cannot be understood; he does so many miracles they cannot be counted.

Job 5:9

Miracles and wonders prevail throughout the Bible. Jesus turned water into wine when they ran out at a wedding. When a hungry crowd was without food, he multiplied a small portion of fish and bread to feed them all. When people were running for their lives and needed an escape route, God parted the waters of the sea so that they could cross dry ground. But those were Bibles stories.

It is possible that God still does phenomenal wonders today?


You may have heard about modern-day miracles too. A missionary tells of a time when his car ran out of gas in a dangerous jungle. Since a puddle was nearby, he filled the tank with water, believing that God could make it work. The shares that the car arrived safely at its destination. Maybe that is too unbelievable. But certainly you have heard of the lost and alone young boy who was found alive and in good health after a four-day search. Such a remarkable survival in the Utah wilderness was against all odds. Such coincidences can surely be considered more than simple fate or chance.

When you have faith, you can expect the unexpected. The Bible is not temporary; it is eternal. Just as Job explained the wondrous miracle-working power of God, you can expect it to happen today. When you begin looking for them, you will see the miracles around you. Just traveling toward Smithfield from our home my family spotted a rainbow which always reminds me of a promise made by God in the Bible, but also reminds me that he is just as real and with us today.

Selah people' and friends note at least one spectacular thing that has happened to you this week. Instead of calling it fate, give the credit to God for his divine intervention by sharing it with others. I will share with you the title of our message for our upcoming Graduation Sunday was one of those happy little accidents or better explained as God at work. Sue Hill stopped me in the church office following worship to see if I had thought of the title for our message at that moment we looked to the bookshelf and sure enough staring back us was book titled "You Can If You Think You Can". I will share this message and gift from God that came in an unexpected way next Sunday.

"Take time out to expect the unexpected when you cling to and share your faith in Christ."


Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston