“Expectation is the breeding ground of miracles!” said the preacher from the pulpit. As a new preacher, I was not sure of this bold statement. I said to myself, “I don’t think that is true.”
Thankfully, the Holy Spirit and God’s word had the final say so in my evaluation of that statement. The Holy Spirit reminded me that Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” He showed me that “sure” “hope for” and “certain” all have to do with expectation. Faith IS expectation!
As a new preacher, I knew that we could not become followers of Jesus apart from faith (see Ephesians 2:8). I knew that without faith it was impossible to please God (see Hebrews 11:6). And I knew that all of the men and women of old that did great things for God did them through faith (see Hebrews 11). Now I knew that faith was expressing my expectations and that by doing that, I was setting myself up to receive miracles from God!
Yes, “Expectation is the breeding ground of miracles!” What are you expecting from God? What promises of the Bible need to be fulfilled in your life? What in your life needs to be healed? Who is not saved yet in your relationships? What needs to change in you?
Will we expect God to do this and more? Will we expect God to use us to invite many to attend with us next Sunday on Easter? And will we expect God to multiply the gift we give next Sunday in the Bring Your Best offering? If so, God will amaze us by what He does!
Expecting Miracles,
Jeff Powell
