Oftentimes we go into things expecting the answers that we want, that we block out what he is trying to say, or show to us, and we feel defeat or doubt when it isn't what WE WANTED.      Living with Expectancy 2 Corinthians 5:7 1.Being Expectant is a Reflection of Faith  In 2 Corinthians 5:7, the Apostle Paul writes, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Living with an expectant heart is inherently a walk of faith. It means believing in what we cannot yet see and trusting that God is working even when we can't perceive His hand. The story of Abraham in Romans 4:18-21. Despite being nearly a hundred years old and Sarah being barren, Abraham believed God's promise that he would be the father of many nations. His faith was “counted to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:22). Abraham’s life was marked by a profound expectation that God’s promises would come to fruition. His story teaches us that our expectation should not be based on our circumstances but on God’s immutable nature and His promises. Psalm 5:3 2. The Power of Expectation in Our Daily Lives Living with expectation transforms how we experience our daily lives. Psalm 5:3 says, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” When we approach God with our prayers and requests, we are called to do so with expectancy. This isn’t about demanding that God acts according to our timeline, but rather about trusting that He hears us and will respond in His perfect timing. This active waiting fosters a deeper relationship with God and helps us remain hopeful, even in challenging times. Jesus also teaches us about expectation in the Gospels. In Matthew 7:7-8, He says, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Jesus encourages us to ask with expectation, to seek with anticipation, and to knock with the confidence that God will respond. This kind of expectation is an expression of our trust in God’s goodness and His willingness to provide for our needs. James 1:2-4 3. Expectation During Trials and Tribulations Living with expectation doesn’t mean our lives will be free from difficulties. In fact, it is often in the midst of trials that our faith and expectation are tested. James 1:2-4 advises us, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” During trials, our expectation can shift from immediate relief to the hope of spiritual growth and ultimate victory. When we face challenges with an expectant heart, we acknowledge that God is using these experiences to shape us, strengthen us, and draw us closer to Him. Our expectation remains anchored in the belief that God’s plans are for our good, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Titus 2:13 4.The Joy of Expectation Finally, our expectation isn’t limited to this life alone. As believers, we have the profound hope of eternal life. Titus 2:13 calls us to “wait for the blessed hope—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” This ultimate expectation shapes our lives today, encouraging us to live with purpose and joy, knowing that our future is secure in Christ. Living with expectation is a powerful testimony of our faith in God. It involves trusting in His promises, waiting with hope, and embracing the trials as opportunities for growth. As we navigate our lives with an expectant heart, let us remember the words of Paul in Philippians 1:6: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” What are our transformational moments? 1. Do you need to step aside and allow God to lead you? 2. Are you Praying with an expectant heart or a demanding heart? 3.Do we continue to seek him when we are facing battles, or do we lose faith? 4. Are you allowing the waiting to distract you from the joy you should be living?