When Jesus Surprises You: Finding Faith in the Unexpected | S2 Ep40 (2025)

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In the season 2 finale of the Closer to Jesus Podcast, I share how Jesus often surprises us with something far better than we could ever imagine. Using the stories of Mary at the tomb and Thomas after the resurrection, we see how Jesus shows up when we least expect it—turning sorrow into joy, doubt into faith, and death into life.

Mary came to the tomb expecting death, but instead, she met the risen Savior. Thomas doubted until he saw the wounds in Jesus’ hands, yet Jesus lovingly met him right where he was. These powerful stories remind us that even when we can’t see it, God is working behind the scenes with resurrection power.

📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned:
John 20:11–18 – Mary meets the risen Jesus.

John 20:19–29 – Jesus appears to the disciples and to Thomas.

Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

James 4:8 – Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good.

2 Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by faith, not by sight.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:
-How Jesus is closer than you realize—even in your darkest moments.
-Why God’s plan often looks different but is always better.
-How faith grows in seasons of waiting and confusion.
-Learning to see with spiritual eyes when things don’t make sense.
-The promise that resurrection always follows surrender.

If you’ve been praying for something that feels impossible, remember—Jesus specializes in the unexpected. He turns what looks like loss into victory and what feels hopeless into new beginnings.

🙏 Join me this week as we learn how to walk in faith and see Jesus in every season.

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