What are you expecting/what is your expectation?
Text: For surely there is a latter end [a future and a reward], and your hope and expectation shall not be cut off. Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way [of the Lord].
Proverbs 23:18-19 AMPC
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
Proverbs 23:18-20 KJV
Our father in heaven our eternal rock of ages we say thank you for always giving us the grace to dwell on your word, to understand and to apply it to our lives. Thank you Jesus for increase in faith as your word takes the rightful place in us. Lord have your way and let all glory be returned to you at the end of it all in Jesus mighty name. Amen
Expectation is a strong belief that something will happen, that great thought of something manifesting just as your mind desires.
As a believer our expectations should be founded in Christ and on the word of God. What His word says should be the bottom line and the highest point of all our expectations.
The reference text says that surely there is a latter end, a future and a reward and your hope, my hope and expectations shall not be cut off.
Here the Bible is basically telling us our destiny is channeled or can be channeled in the way our expectations go. The word of God further said that we should be wise and direct our mind in the way of the lord. Hallelujah!!
The way of God isn't same as the way of man, I can assure you that the way of man is way lower than that of God. No matter the highest level it may be as in the way of man it's still under the feet of God because this earth we are on and all other planets are God's foot stool.
Many times we expect things from God but our mind is programmed to think otherwise.
Say for example you live in a foreign land and you have been applying for your residency or settlement but you sit each day to watch border force programme and you entertain messages that advise you that people are getting deported and all that. If you put this as your forefront thought you are most likely going to get enveloped and consumed by this thoughts and before you know it, it might be your reality. But if you allow the word of God to be your baseline, your foundation where He said wherever the sole of your feet step on I will give to you, He said ask of me the nations and I will give it to you.
Your mindset must align with your expectations, when your mindset aligns with negativity you will begin to dwell in fear and failure that isn't your portion but you want to allow it.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/eph.3.20-21.KJV
Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]– To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).
Ephesians 3:20-21 AMPC
In the book of Ephesians chapter 3:20-21 there is a Rhema the word of God has given to us.. _Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think_ the starting word says now that means, it is a present thing, it's active it's not dormant. It doesn't matter if you thought now was yesterday today or tomorrow what matters is that it is not dormant it is active.
Then the word of God said that the power, action is at work within us and is able to carry out His purpose...
So beloved you already have that power and action within you and it's able to carry out and fulfill the purpose why it's there.
Do you now see why you must allow your expectations to align with your mindset. You cannot be expecting progress and fill your mind with retrogression and failure, you don't do that. You exhibit what lies inside of you either consciously or unconsciously.
Most times the fear inside of us never come to pass but that shouldn't crown our thoughts and ability. The word of God says that His power within us can do superabundantly far over and above all that we dare ask or think beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes or dream. Hallelujah!
If God can do beyond our expectations why must or should we allow our mindset to wallow away in defeat.
You may have tried something 99times and on the hundredth time you are like God I give this to you, I won't rely on my ability alone but your power deposited in me. I tell you your outcome will be outstanding but can I just let you know you don't have to allow defeat to crown your existence for 99times before you allow faith to fill your expectations. God is not a failure and He never make any mistake.
It is also important that you watch the kind
of people or things that you surround yourself with or allow into your innermost closet. Jesus chose the right disciples, He didn't allow things or people that will take His gaze off the end result to dominate His life.
You are expecting something from God but your life is filled with those who do not have an iota of faith in God, that's error automatically activated. What word are you hearing or allowing to rest in your mind? What are the things you so much pay attention to that daily defeats your level of achievement, faith and understanding or activation of God's words and promises.
What are you expecting, what are your expectations? Towards all expectations you must have a preparation. You can't expect to have home made bread without miracle happening and you just don't make any preparation and yet you are like I want home made bread, except there is a miracle or divine provision you can't have it because you haven't made any preparation towards it.
When you fill your expectations with preparation according to the word of God, you will never be put to shame because the word of God is God. Absolutely nothing is able to overrule or downturn the word of God.
It is very important that you have a relationship with God for you to function in this realm yes, because what or who you don't have faith in might or will not work for you. Your relationship with Christ will give you a spring in your feet that will enable you to bounce over the enemy.
I don't know if you are wondering how do I get that relationship? It's simple and easy and it's eternal once it's done. If you are ready say this prayer with open mind and faith.
Lord Jesus I come to you today, I confess my sin and I want you to take control over my life and existence henceforth. I want to live for you and I want you to rule and reign in me. Lord write my name in the book of life and henceforth let me live for you in Jesus name amen.
Welcome to the family of Christ, Heaven is rejoicing over that decision you made.
Never allow the wrong preparation, association or activation to delay your expectations, dwell in and on the word of God and you will eat the fruit in Jesus name amen.
Let us Pray
Father thank you for your word and the enlightenment received through it
Lord henceforth let my expectations always align with your purpose for me
Father remove all doubt and wrongful preparation delaying my expectations henceforth
Lord regardless of what I see let me dwell on your word and the power deposited in me by faith
Lord over this nation of my birth, my family, community and world at large let our expectations of divine health and peace manifest in Jesus name
*Personal Prayer*
Thank you Jesus for answered prayers in Jesus name
Be inspired by His Word ©️
