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God’s Surprising Nature

Sometimes it seems that God will never answer our prayers. That’s how it felt for Israel’s people as they waited for the Messiah’s coming. When Jesus came, His arrival was precisely on time. But many did not recognize God’s ultimate provision because they were waiting for a Messiah who would exalt them and their nation—rather than the Lord Himself. 

Christ came to offer life unlike anything the world can offer. He could have come armed with the infinite power of heaven. Instead, He chose to come in humility, as a baby born among the animals. Yet His unexpected life of servanthood revealed to us the perfection of God’s unconditional love for humankind.

Activity: The next time you eat out, surprise your waiter with a tip that’s more generous than an average gratuity. If that’s not an option, leave an especially encouraging, personal note.