As we celebrate the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, one word comes to mind - “expectation” - he lived a life of expectation. Expecting by faith things would get better, and in many ways they did, even in death he exceeds his expectations.
Friend, God wants to exceed your highest expectations! He wants to bless you and increase you. He wants to make you more effective in your job, relationships and everything you set your hand to. The key is to have positive expectations. So many people today have misplaced expectations because they look to the news, the economy or other people to set the tone for their day. If you expect the worst, you won’t be disappointed. But if you expect to see God’s goodness, you won’t be disappointed, either.
Today, be like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, set your expectations on God. Dream of His goodness, focus your heart and mind on Him. Meditate on His Word and sing a song of praise. As you do, you’ll see His goodness. You’ll meet and exceed your dreams. He will do awesome deeds through you, beyond your highest expectations!
“When you came down long ago, you did awesome deeds beyond our highest expectations...” (Isaiah 64:3–4, NLT)
Pray With Me
Yahweh, I set my expectations on You! Father, bless my legacy and lineage. I lift my eyes to You because You are the source of my strength. God, help me to dream big and exceed all natural expectations. Thank You for filling me with Your peace and joy, as I keep my hope in You, in Jesus’ name! Amen.