Great Expectations from Believers

Verse of the Month

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. 

There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 NKJV)

January 15^th – 21^st

Scripture Reading:  John 14:12-14

Great Expectations from Believers

Receiving the gift of salvation is a wonderful thing, especially when we know that one day all sorrow, sadness and pain will be a thing of the past.

However, getting to live forever in Heaven with our Savior doesn’t come without expectations.

Did you realize that God has great expectations for each of His children?  No, it’s not “You do this for Me and I’ll do that for you” kind of thing.  Just like earthly parents, our Heavenly Father wants us to be the best we can be, and equips us to achieve great things for Him and ourselves.

As believers in Jesus Christ, God expects us to stand out from others in the way we love.  He longs for us to grow closer to Him daily through fellowship in prayer, reading His Word and serving.

Knowing that one day the Lord will return, God expects us to share the gospel message fulfilling the Great Commission by leading souls toward Him.  We do that by using our gifts, talents and material goods for Kingdom work through the power of the Holy Spirit.

^“For sure, I tell you, whoever puts his trust in Me can do the things I am doing. He will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father.

Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it so the shining-greatness 

of the Father may be seen in the Son.  

Yes, if you ask anything in My name, I will do it." 

(John 14:12-14 NLV)

What expectations have you placed on yourself when it comes to achieving great things for Christ?  Jesus said that we would do greater works, and through the power of the Holy Spirit we can do all the things we are gifted to do. 

Jesus is expecting to see something great accomplished in our lives.  Don’t you think it’s about time we find out what that is? (cw)

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His

riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:13 & 19 NKJV)

January 15^th – 21^st Daily Bible Reading

16) Luke 13; Genesis 23

17) Genesis 24; Psalm 17-18

18) Luke 14; Psalm 19-20

19) Genesis 25-26; Psalm 21

20) Luke 15; Genesis 27

21) Luke 16; Genesis 28

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

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