Saturday, August 18, 2012

Day 62: Five Loaves and Two Fish: Overflowing With Expectation.

Day 62: Five Loaves and Two Fish: Overflowing With Expectation.

Read: John 6:22 - 40

I believe that all of us have certain expectations and hopes in life. I believe that to a certain degree we are all acquainted with the reality that some pan out while there are others that don’t. Without expectation and hope we will not get very far in life. In the absence of an overwhelming sense anticipation, eagerness, or excitement we will hesitate to set or we will not set many meaningful, achievable goals for ourselves.

This morning I have questions for you to prayerfully consider. It is this: When has your level of desire for something, anything, risen to the level that the heights of your anticipation goes flying off the charts? When has this overwhelming desire for that certain something filled your heart to overflowing with sure and certain expectation of its arrival? When have you arrived at a point in your life when you would literally do anything to satisfy that unrelenting drive to find, and experience, all the blessings which you now so eagerly expect or hope or anticipate you will eventually receive?

This morning I am in eager anticipation that you will want to do a little work, other than at your place of employment or to set aside that school work or all that work that you plan to do while you are on vacation. I'm praying that you will eagerly take the time, with a heart overflowing with the expectation that you will surprise yourself and learn something new, to prayerfully respond with as many answers as you can. There are no right or wrong responses.

1) Read the Bible passage from the Gospel of John 6:22 - 40.
2) Pray over it asking God to reveal one more snippet of His Ancient Wisdom & Truth.
3) Then prayerfully answer each statement listed below by:
a. Placing yourself in the walking shoes of Jesus. THEN
b. Placing yourself in the walking shoes of the Disciples. THEN
c. Placing yourself in the walking shoes of the Israelites who were so eagerly and expectantly following Jesus all over the country side. FINALLY
d. Placing yourself in your very own walking shoes.

Here are the Statements I am asking you to prayerfully consider and respond to:

I pray to the Heavenly Father who gave me life that first Today, then Someday that;

With an overflowing heart, I eagerly expect to…
With an overflowing heart, I eagerly expect that ...
With an overflowing heart, I eagerly hope to ...
With an overflowing heart, I eagerly hope for...
With an overflowing heart, I eagerly hope that ...
With an overflowing heart, I eagerly anticipate that ...

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Expectation
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Title: Expectation Authors: Don Poythress and Tony Wood Copyright: 2009 New Spring, Row J, Seat 9 Songs, Integrity's Hosanna! Music, Pure

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