Biblical expectation is about waiting for the Lord with
anticipation of His action. It is standing firm on His promises. Expectation
while waiting is not passive, but active.
Make the most of every opportunity seasoned with salt and full of grace.
We should expect good things to happen for the Lord is good. That does not mean
that all things that happen to us are good; however, "we know that God is working all
things together for good for those who love him and are called by his name" (Romans 8:28).
James 5 reminds us of how the farmer waits for the spring
rains. He waits expectantly, as sunshine and showers will bring new life. Yes,
Spring is here and new life is coming into our winter-weary lives. Cold is
giving way to warmth. Birds are wildly proclaiming the end of fear of starvation and
protection from the storms. They are already praising God for his goodness.
Should we not do the same? “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, his love
endures forever.”
The Psalmist David in Psalm 62 says, “Truly my soul silently waits for
God…He only is my rock and my salvation…I shall not be greatly moved…my soul,
wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.” It is
hard, but waiting on the Lord is a theme of Scripture. David waited silently and expectantly. He
could not stay very still, but keep running from Saul. This is where his true
contentment came from.
What are you waiting for? What is your expectation? Is it
for some worldly promotion in work or investments or prestige? None of this
will last. Wait expectantly on the Lord. “I will open rivers in desolate heights, and
fountains in the midst of valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water,
and the dry land spring of water.” (Isaiah 41:18). He
brought them to the Promised Land and He will do so for us as we obediently
wait in expectation. We need to continuously seek Him in prayer, His Word and
everywhere while we wait. He brought me healing from darkness and He will do
the same for you.
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