DEVOTIONAL - AN ENCOURAGING WORD

WHAT IS YOUR
EXPECTATION?

“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope (expectation) is in him.” — PSALM 62:5 (NLT)


We often live life based on expectations; however, when life does not turn out the way we desire we must remember what really matters. Our soul must be anchored in the Lord and our hope must be in Him.

Throughout this Psalm David is speaking to His soul. He is telling His soul to remain in that place of trust in and surrender to God. It is a fact that God wants our total hope to be in Him. The word hope in our verse is also translated expectation in the Bible.  

Expectation should not be on what I want, but in who He is. Yes, our expectation is in the Lord! No matter what we face, “all that I am” is centered on God.  

David concludes that although I may be experiencing a season of silence I will yet wait before my God. In a world where many are hopeless David lets us know why our hope (expectation) must be in the Lord.  

“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. This verse lets us know:” Psalms 62:6 (NLT) 

God is our Rock - He is our protector - Guard
God is our Salvation - He is our Deliverer - Rescuer
God is our Fortress - He is our Refuge - Hiding Place

Today we are reminded that God has our back. I invite you to take a moment to remind yourself to place all your hope (expectation) in the Lord, no matter what you face. 

Here are a couple of questions to ponder: 

In what situations do you find most difficult to wait patiently for God’s timing?
How does this verse challenge you to put your complete trust in God alone?

God is our Rock - He is our protector - Guard
God is our Salvation - He is our Deliverer - Rescuer
God is our Fortress - He is our Refuge - Hiding Place

Pastor Dr. Elmer Hess, Jr. - BE ENCOURAGED

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