Expectation is the condition of those who expect something to happen at a given time and it is common for many to put their desires in situations or people. However, such an attitude may not be healthy since the other does not have the power to transform a situation in the way we imagine, which can generate frustration and insecurity.
At some point in life, we have all been frustrated in our relationships, whether with family, spouse, friends or even leaders and authorities on the Christian walk. In general, this is because we feel that the other is not meeting our expectations, which shows how important it is to be anchored in the One who has the power to do more than we imagine, the One whose plans are better than ours: God !
Expectation is a good thing as long as it is in God
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
2 Timothy 1:12
The Bible teaches us to expect, as written in the above verse, but it must be in God, the One who is able to do infinitely more and also needs to go according to His teachings.
When we take our desires to God, trusting that He has the best for each of us, we receive from the grace of the Father, the peace that surpasses all understanding and is the result of trust in the Highest.
Like Jesus, we must keep our expectations in God so that His will is fulfilled in our lives, let us not be frustrated and our purposes are aligned with His. We look forward to those to whom we relate, so it is of great importance that we are close to the Lord, praying and watching to keep our hearts in everything that comes from Him.
Expectation and ministry
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!
Matthew 25.23
When we serve God in our church, our work will not always be recognized and that is why we must focus on what comes from above. Serving the Kingdom of God is an offering of gratitude for the high price of our salvation, and for this reason, the Lord will recognize our work.
Commit yourself to your mission and purpose, having the desire to please your Father, as He knows your heart and has great things prepared for your life. How close we are to God’s will for our lives reflects how satisfied we will be.
In conclusion …
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Wait on God and keep your expectations in Him, for He knows the plans He has for you. In Matthew 6, it is written that our heavenly father takes care of even the birds and lilies of the field, so it would be no different with you who are a beloved son. Remember, His dreams are bigger than ours.
God bless you!
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My expectations are for God to answer prayers, help the poor, heal the sick, bring meaning to life, keep His promises. Sadly that is exactly what God isn’t doing. A life of unanswered prayers and complete silence have proven that my expectations of God are foolish and meaningless to God. That I don’t matter to God. Well thanks and God Bless You, in Jesus name, Amen
2 co 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the spirit of the Lord is, there’s LIBERTY.
We have that spirit within us, and Greater is he that’s in us; then he that’s in this world. (1JH 4;4)
Yes GREATER,
Let us therefore come together in prayer with thanks in liberating the world of this bondage the devil has introduced (coronavirus) with the purpose of stealing our liberty.
Let’s us all lift our holy hands and direct our prayer of liberation for everyone (for God is no respecter of persons
and his will is all be saved) around the world and the eradication of this devilish bondage and darkness.
Let the our prayer of God’s glorious Light dispelled this darkness.
Our prayers of Liberty is the VACCINE the world needs
God bless you and let our expectations be of God’s will.
Let’s spread the good news of liberty
For where the Spirit of the Lord is,there’s LIBERTY.
AMEN.
Serving the Kingdom of God is showing gratitude for the high price of salvation. I have never heard it worded quite that way before Niclole, but, that is beautiful. If we could all slow down and keep our walk with God simple and remember this thought, just think of the things we could acomplish in Christ. We have no excuse except to but to give God our all in our service to Him. That’s where our expectations should lie. Great piece of work here.
Beautiful.. Thk u Nicole 😘🙏as I was reading this God sent message. God spoke into my spirit.. And reminded me never to giv up on my desires in Christ.. N my dreams as a believer.. That what I ask and believe for must come to pass in Jesus name.. Expect great thgs from the greatest of all in the mist of adversity.. Amen 🙏.. God bless u 💯 🙏💗
Shared this on FB saying it was like an angel came and handed it to me saying ” Special Delivery – here this is for you ” . Timely message all for His Glory – God bless you.
Just the word I needed to be reminded of this day. The Gospel truly is the living word. Thank you Jesus.
I majorly failed relation with my Christian coworker at work place years ago, because my expectations were on him, and I think I deceived myself as if it came from God’s bless.I enjoyed that relation a lot and became my major agenda at work,then he’s got girlfriend and it challenged my expectations. So I decided not to talk to him any more, then he reponded me really ugly way by reporting it to HR. Every blessings that I have enjoyed were shattered!
It still hurts me and doomed me, and don’t understand what happened to me.
I vaguely noticing now, I expected him, not God.
I expected and relied on the things that can change in a second. I thought it will be forever since we were both Christian!
I have to be sincere with 2 Timothy 1:12 as mentioned above, and crually honest with myself with God and admit it. And I really need to trust God only, and his plan in Jeremiah 29:11.
I’m learning the truth harshly from God. But it’s a lot better than <changing truth>.
Jesus Christ, God is only unchanging and everlasting and powerful to trust!
Just the simplest things. How great is our God! Amen!
Need to discuss more on this subject
Amen! Thanks for this true and inspiring message, we should keep our full trust in God always and in all circumstances.
Amen. His dreams are indeed bigger then ours
God bless you!
Thank you so much for another uplifting thought that helps me take another look at myself and see what changes I can make to make me a better person and walk closer to God
Expectations = faith + love + hope+ waiting+ praying+reading Bible+……….
We need to believe that Jesus controlling or specifically taking care of our life even with out asking
But he wants our love in him
I’m feeling better now through the verse in the morning down.
Amen 🙏
I will put my hopes and expectations to God knowing that before I ask Him of my needs, God knows even the inner part of my life. I believe that God will fulfill His promises He has in store for my life. As He promised in Jeremiah 29:11, for I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. And God promised in Isiah 61:3 A crown of beauty instead of ashes, a garment of joy instead of the spirit of despair.
Isiah 61:7 instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance, and so you will receive a double portion in your land and everlasting joy will be yours.
Numbers 23:19 God is not human that He should lie, not a human being that he should change his mind, does he speak then not act, does he promised then not fulfill.
I will keep all God’s words in my heart ♥ knowing that it is best for me, to strengthen my faith and focus on God’s plans for my life. Amen 🙏
Thank you Nicole Leao for your inspiring msg. God bless you so you will also be a blessings to others.
Amen🙏🏾
Wonderful, thanks for sharing.
A nice piece there! One must only trust in God who has the disposition to to fulfil our desires and aspirations. Man is deceitful!
Expectation are request you bring before God and you are waiting for the answer
Great submission on looking unto Jesus for our sustenance
Very good. It all comes down to our motivation.
Whatever we do when serving the Lord, before we even set forth our plans, we should stop and ask ourselves (not God) “ Am I doing this with a pure heart or have I got a selfish interest?”
Sometimes of course we will benefit personally and there is nothing wrong with that. But the important question is would we be doing it at all if there was no benefit to ourselves?
Nevertheless, we are all fallible human beings and it is better to keep trying to serve The Lord than to be idle Christians. God has a way of moulding His imperfect vessels into the individual shape He wants them to be and we shouldn’t be critical of others who are not as far along “ The Way” as we think we are ourselves.
God bless
God bless you
Bravo,another awesome blog indeed. All good things come to those that put their hearts and ways before God Almighty, the God of GRACE
Currently, I have no expectations and this has more or less led to less disappointments. I love God, and thank Him for anything that happens in my life, seen and unseen.
Amen 🙏 thank you for sharing. God bless.
May the Lord continues to guide you
I love the articles you write
It is helpful
Thank you Nicole, for a timely word to drive away doubts, fears, and discouragement. The Christian walk is indeed rooted in expectation, everything from our daily bread to Christ’s return and our future welcome into heaven to behold our glorious Lord Jesus face to face!