Expect God!

And Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze upon him (the lame man) and said, "Look at us!" And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Acts 3:4-5

The lame man looked with anticipation to Peter and John. He was begging for alms and that is what he expected to receive. I especially like the exclamation mark behind "Look at us!" Obviously Peter wanted his attention and the man obeyed. It was because of his faith and trust in Peter and John that he expected to receive something from them.

As believers, we are required to "look at Jesus". First we ask, then we look expecting to receive something from Jesus. When we come to know Jesus as our Savior, it is by faith and trust that we receive His gift of eternal life. The key is in the word "expect". As the lame man expected to receive something, we need to expect to receive from Jesus. That's when our faith is used the most.

As we enter promo night tonight, let's expect Jesus first to be there. Let's expect a sense of unity among our team and among our other Christian sisters. Let's expect a great time of praise and worship. Let's expect a fun game of Jeopardy. Let's expect to have great fellowship with each other. Let's expect excitement....let's expect our God to do awesome things.......