When I have or others have for me unrealistic expectations, disappointment is usually
just around the corner. Likewise, when I put my hope in the promises of other, I find that
they rarely come true. When I wish upon a star, my dream simply doesn’t come true;
fantasy even when created by Disney simply isn’t real.
Some faith teachers instruct us to “expect a miracle.” My counterpunch to this cliché is
simply “expect God.” Since God is at work for good in all things for those who love Him
and are called according to His promises, I must live in hope because God is Hope.
No hope exists outside of God in Christ. “My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’
blood and righteousness…On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking
sand.”
Therefore, when I feel disappointment with God, I must take responsibility for my
feelings and expectations of God which were carnal not incarnate. I place all my hope in
God doing exactly what He promised in His ways and timing. All His promises are “yes”
and “amen.”
Disappointed in God? Then lay all your expectations, timelines and operational
strategies at the foot of the Cross.
Stop singing, “I surrender some” and start living “I surrender all.”
Stop blaming God and others for not doing what you expect.
Start hoping in the mercies of God which are new every morning. Pray without ceasing,
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
Expect God. Put all your hope in Him. Such rightly placed hope never disappoints. Then
you will assuredly discover that the good plans God has for you are to give you a hope
and future. Get over yourself and expect God your Eternal Hope.