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Friends, greetings in Jesus Name! Today I will be sharing with you what I title, “Godly Expectation”. The word expectation comes from the Latin word expectationem, meaning “an awaiting.” In a nutshell, expectation means the state of looking forward to or waiting for something. There is expectation based on the word of God (which is godly expectation); and there is equally expectation based on the world system (which is fleshly expectation). There is a saying that “expectation is the mother of all disappointments”. Yes! This is true according to the worldly expectations not based on the word of God. This type of expectation leads to frustration and disappointment because it is unrealistic. It is usually based on our human assumptions of what we expect from others or hope to happen. And when it does not happen, we feel disappointed. For instance, “When a man and a woman get married, they both carry expectations into the marriage. The man may see evidence that his wife is a caring, kind, and patient person. He may form expectations about what she will be like as a mother. Or perhaps his own mother was a great cook, and he expects his wife to possess the same culinary skills.

Now, if she does not turn out to be a patient mother or a particularly good cook, he may feel hurt and let down. Also, the woman going into the marriage may see evidence that her husband has a good job and is well-liked by others. Then she forms an expectation that they will not likely have financial troubles. Then, if he loses his job or changes career and they begin to struggle financially, she may resent him based on her expectation. This couple is now dealing with hurt feelings and resentment based entirely on what they had hoped would happen. There was no promise made in either case, but they both still feel as if they’ve been deceived. Faulty expectations can create a lot of trouble in any relationship, be it parent/child, boss/employee, or friends. Any time there is mutual dependency, expectations exist, and if those expectations are not met, conflict can be the result. But how then do we resolve these unrealistic expectations? It’s simple! Look unto God and not man.

Now let’s focus on expectations based on godly principles. I mean the expectations you have based on the promises of God. What does the bible mean when it says, “The expectations of the righteous shall not be cut off” (Proverbs 23:18)? It means that the desires of the righteous shall be granted” (Proverbs 10:24). Who are the righteous? Those in right standing with God. At all times, everyone is expecting something to happen. It is either an expectation for good things to come or for the worst to happen. Really, we are to manage our expectations based on God’s desires for us. Remember, godly expectations are hinged on faith. If you have a “fear filled” expectation, hoping for the worst to happen, then you have what you expect. Job said, “For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me” (Job3:25). But when your expectation is “faith filled” based on God’s word, you will have what you desire. The woman with the issue of blood said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well” (Matthew 9:21). Yes, she got what she desired and expected. If I may ask: What’s your expectation? Is it to see something good or worst coming your way? The choice is yours (Numbers 14:28). But remember, have faith in God (Mark 11:22-24). As you do, you will see His promises come through in your life in Jesus Mighty Name. Have a Blessed and Fantastic Week. With love, Elvis!