Expectations

What are your expectations? Of who? Let me explain...

Yesterday during our message (you can listen to it here http://www.gatewaychurchpa.ca/sermons.htm), I was sharing about how we, as the church have God's Spirit living in us (from 1 Cor. 3:16). And because we have God's Spirit in us - we represent God when we come to worship together. We don't just represent ourselves, or our family, or the issues that we have struggled with all week, now we represent God.

So, what are your expectations of yourself when you join the church? Do you expect much of yourself because God is moving and acting in you? Do you expect much of yourself because God is stirring in you an ability to serve and love those around you? Can you imagine how your experience in a church service would change as you would expect more of yourself rather than others. Suddenly we become the vessels and servants of God, rather than hoping someone will meet my needs. All of a sudden we come asking and looking for ways to help and pray and encourage those around us.

What are your expectations of God? Are they high enough when you enter on a Sunday? Do we think God is like some guy who's always there (perhaps like a dentist or mechanic) and really we're not that thrilled to see him? No, we are moved to see God in his fullness as he gives the church everything it needs. God says to Solomon, "My eyes are on it and my heart is in it." Imagine if we came each Sunday, so ready and eager to hear and experience what God was going to do around us and what God wanted to do in us! We are coming to worship the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! Strap on your seatbelts folks, we are in for an incredible ride, as God wants to build our faith!

May God fill you with his faith and joy this week!
PW