This may seem an odd question to ask – so often we become
disappointed because we set our expectations too high. I am referring of course to our expectations
of ourselves and those around us.
However, think for a minute about your expectations of God. How high are your expectations when you
consider what God can and will do in your life? Hmmm, if we were to be honest,
we don’t set those expectations as high.
We are not the first to limit God’s ability. Scripture tells us that even those who lived
when Jesus lived set boundaries on what he could do in Mark 1: 1-6:
Jesus left there and
when to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in
the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they
asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been
given him, that he even does miracles?
Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t
this Mary’s son and brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us? And
they took offense at him.
Jesus said to them,
“Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet
without honor.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay his
hands on a few sick people and heal them.
And he was amazed at their lack of faith.
Because they took offense at him, those from his own town
limited the miracles Jesus could do.
Starting today, change your mindset and set HIGH expectations for God to
allow him to move in your life as He has planned. You won’t be disappointed . . .
No comments:
Post a Comment