This blog includes random thoughts about life and a relationship with God that appear in the Bible Blog section of our church bulletin. Pastor Daryl is Lead Pastor at Christian Life Church. CLC is a dynamic, Spirit-filled church in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Visit Christian Life on the web at www.christianlifechurch.org.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Expectation Matters!
“You have not, because you ask not.” James 4:2b
This weekend we welcome our special guest and friend Steve Sampson to minister at Christian Life. A consistent theme of Steve’s prophetic ministry has been expectation. Steve often says, “Our expectation puts a demand on God.”
I believe that miracles pass by millions daily because no one is expecting their arrival. Satan has convinced many to "wait on God", instead of wrapping expectation around an already given scriptural promise.
God is not only moved by our need, He is moved by our faith. Our faith in His promises. Our faith in His Word. Our faith in our covenant relationship with Him.
The woman with the issue of blood did not wait for an instruction, she simply declared her expectation... “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed." (Mark 5:28)
Faith always requires an action.
God is listening. What are you expecting?
Say it often.
Say it aloud.
Say it with expectation!