This is what we woke up to this morning here in Livonia!
And so what is so surprising about that?
After all this is Michigan and it is December 29.
So what do you expect.
The usual - right, except that yesterday, this late in December and here in Michigan the thermometer flirted with 60 degrees and folks were out on the golf courses.
And then overnight - this!
Ah! Michigan!
Surprise!
And that got me thinking to the point where I obviously sat down and penned a bit of a reflection inspired by this surprise.
This just serves to remind us that God is a God of surprises. God does not, need not and will not play by our rules.
God rules!
Just take a look at what we are celebrating and remembering in these days of Christmas.
The Word is made flesh - and in the womb an unmarried, young peasant girl - Surprise!
From Nazareth (from where?) - Surprise!
Born in a stable - Surprise!
Laid in a manger - Surprise!
Visited by shepherds, who likely did not shower or shave before heading to that stable - Surprise!
And this all took place in little Bethlehem rather than mighty Jerusalem - Surprise!
And all this for why?
Not to condemn us, sinners, but rather to love us and redeem us - Big Surprise!
So, on this snowy morning after that round of golf, as we prepare to enter a New Year, get ready to embrace anew our God of Surprises!
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