“Known to God from eternity are all His works.” — Acts 15:18 (NKJV)
“I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning…” — Isaiah 46:9–10 (ESV)
Jesus is a God of surprises. Not because He is ever caught off guard—He isn’t. But because we are. We live in a world of limited vision, incomplete plans, and anxious waiting. But He lives in eternity, sovereign over every detail, and weaving every moment into His perfect will.
And so, when He moves in power… when He provides unexpectedly… when He answers in ways we couldn’t foresee—we’re surprised. Our jaw drops. Our hearts skip a beat. And once again, we remember:
He is still with us. He is still in control. He is still good.
The God Who’s Never Surprised
God is never flustered. He is never rushed. He is never one second too late.
He doesn’t react to emergencies—He rules over them. Every twist in your story, every storm, every heartbreak is already known to Him. Nothing can startle Him because nothing is outside His sovereign gaze.
We are surprised by provision—He had already planned it.
We are surprised by healing—He had already scheduled it.
We are surprised by restoration—He never stopped working behind the scenes.
“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.” — Isaiah 65:24 (ESV)
Jesus doesn’t merely show up in crisis—He arrives right on time, every time. And that’s what makes His “surprises” so beautiful. They are not last-minute rescues. They are lovingly prepared mercies, wrapped in perfect timing.
Grand Surprises in God’s Story
🌍 The Surprise of Creation
God didn’t need raw materials. He didn’t borrow light or borrow breath. He spoke—and BANG—it happened.
“Let there be light”—and light exploded into the void (Genesis 1:3). He filled the earth, shaped man from dust, and breathed life into him.
Creation itself is a divine surprise party—one we still live in daily. Every sunset, every blooming flower, every newborn baby is a reminder: God creates wonders from nothing.
👶 The Surprise of Incarnation
The Word became flesh. The Eternal stepped into time. The King of Heaven arrived through a teenage girl in a forgotten town. The Holy Spirit came—and BANG—Jesus was conceived (Luke 1:35).
No one expected the Savior to come in a manger, surrounded by animals. But God loves to humble the proud and exalt the lowly. His birth was a whisper that still shakes the world.
📣 The Surprise of Communication
God still speaks. Not just to prophets or preachers—but to you.
That verse that came alive… that song that said what your soul needed… that thought in prayer you knew wasn’t your own—that was Jesus.
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27 (ESV)
He still speaks peace to the storm, still whispers truth to confusion, still answers in the secret place.
The Small Daily Surprises
Not all surprises thunder from the clouds. Some slip in quietly, like a friend slipping into a hospital room just to hold your hand.
- That text message that came when you were about to break
- That song on the radio that echoed your silent prayers
- That parking spot near the door when your knees ached
- That moment of laughter after weeks of sorrow
- That hot meal in the fridge when you couldn’t afford groceries
- That child’s hug that healed something inside
- That devotional that said exactly what you needed
These are not accidents. These are daily reminders: God sees you. He cares. And He’s closer than you think.
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.” — Psalm 68:19 (ESV)
Mercy and Forgiveness — The Sweetest Surprises
What surprises us most? That He still forgives. That He still uses us. That He still calls our name—even after we’ve failed Him.
- The woman caught in adultery heard “Neither do I condemn you.” (John 8)
- The thief on the cross heard “Today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
- Peter denied Him—and Jesus came back with “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17)
Jesus doesn’t just restore. He reinstates. He re-calls. He re-invites. And His mercy always arrives with a surprise.
“He does not deal with us according to our sins… as far as the east is from the west…” — Psalm 103:10–12 (ESV)
Biblical Examples of Jesus’ Surprises
- He calmed a storm with a word (Mark 4:39)
- He walked on water during a storm (Matthew 14:25–27)
- He healed people no one else would touch
- He raised the dead—and even His disciples didn’t expect it (John 11)
- He fed thousands with a boy’s lunch (John 6)
Again and again, He did what no one expected. And He still does.
The Final Surprise: He’s Already There
So what does this all mean?
It means you don’t have to fear the future.
You don’t have to live in worry.
You don’t have to be crushed by uncertainty.
Because your Jesus—who is never surprised—is already in your tomorrow.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8 (ESV)
So go ahead and trust Him.
Even when you don’t see the answer.
Even when nothing is going according to plan.
He’s working.
He’s preparing.
He’s writing a story filled with moments that will leave you breathless and whispering, “Only God.”
He is never surprised.
But we are.
And every surprise reminds us that we are not alone in this story. We’re held by the Author of it all.
