Five Minute Friday Word- Expectation
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Every Friday a bunch of us writer chics link up together at the Gypsy Mama’s place for a five minute writing challenge. No takebacks, just blurting it all out. This week’s word is “expectation.”
And Here. We. Go.
Beginning with a story of promise, God declares Abraham to produce unending human seed, as many children as the sands of the sea. (And I thought 7 was a good number.) The beginning of one generation after another in which the final outcome would be the Savior of the world.
What a God covenant.
How Abraham cherished his encounters with the Creator, wrestling all night with the One who would give him as many children as the stars of the night sky.
For years, Abraham and Sarah waited. Years. And years. He who promised was not delivering. Their God was not providing that Promised One. Without even one child, their understanding of God’s covenant seemed diminished, in fact, non-existent.
Their hearts held unfulfilled expectation.
But at just the right time,
God perfected His promise.
The long-awaited son lived within Sarah’s womb, transforming her body from a complete state of non-expectation to one of glorious anticipation.
The one the New Testament author of Hebrews names as “being as good as dead”- Abraham…
lived the moment.
God exceeded his expectation.
As only He can.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…
Eph. 3:20
Great connection, Rachel! We’re “oh-so-good” at expecting God to provide, but not so good at accepting His timing. Have a super weekend, my friend.
What a wonderful reminder… Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by, Jenni!
I love Abraham’s story, and I used the same verse from Ephesians for my Five Minute Friday. Thanks for the encouragement and reminder that God can exceed our expectation!
I popped over to your place and said hello. LOVE that verse; brings me such joy and comfort!
Thank you Rachel-I have been praying about an “unfulfilled expectation” for about 15 years now. Thank you for reminding me that God’s timing is always perfect.
oh girl. Have so been there. In and out, up and down. Blessings to you in this season of waiting!
Yes!
Lots of food for thought and soul packed into 5 minutes …
Thank you, Linda. God is gracious, isn’t He?
I love Abraham’s story and thank you for reminding me of what expectation with God looks like: faithful obedience. I love how the Lord surprises me and often goes beyond my expectation. Hope your weekend is wonderful.
Thank you Dionne! You’re a blessing. You have a wonderful weekend as well.