7 Days of Unexpected Helpers | Day 6 : Open-Mindedness Unlocks God’s Surprises
Scripture:
“Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”
—Isaiah 59:1 (KJV)
● God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). When David received help from unexpected people—warriors from Saul’s tribe, former enemies—he didn’t reject them because they didn’t fit his expectations. Instead, he was open-minded.
● Open-mindedness means being willing to consider new perspectives and possibilities, even if they challenge our assumptions or comfort zones. It’s about trusting God’s sovereignty over our limited understanding.
● If we close our hearts or minds to unexpected help, we might miss the very blessings God is sending. God delights in using the weak, the unlikely, and the surprising to demonstrate His power (2 Corinthians 12:9).
● David’s example teaches us: when life brings unexpected helpers—people we might not expect or even fully trust—our response should be openness and prayerful discernment, not fear or rejection.
Reflection
Are you holding onto expectations that block God’s help? What attitudes might you need to surrender to receive unexpected blessings?
Prayer
Father, open my heart and mind to receive help from where I least expect it. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, even when it challenges my understanding. Help me walk in humility and openness, so I won’t miss Your blessings. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reverend TD Kasuku
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