Expectations! What do you expect to experience when you gather with fellow Christians (in a house of worship on Sunday, in a small group gathering or Bible study, or even a chance gathering with Christian friends)?
Here are some of my expectations…
I expect to experience wonderful uplifting fellowship! I expect to experience vibrant, heartfelt worship! I expect an uplifting, challenging encounter with God’s word! I expect to sense God’s presence among us in powerful way! I expect to see lives transformed and miracles occur as we pray and trust God together! I expect powerful manifestations of the Holy Spirit that will build and bless and help fellow Christians! Those are just a few, basic expectations I have as I prepare to worship with fellow Christians!
This morning, during my time of “coffee with the Lord, I read these words from Psalm 147 and thought to myself… “You know, some of these words express what I expect when I gather with fellow Christians for “Church”…
“Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God – it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting! … Great is our Lord, and abundant in power! His understanding is beyond measure! … Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving! Make melody to our God on the lyre! … The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him – in those who hope in His steadfast love! … Praise the Lord!!” (from Psalm 147)
You know what? I’m really looking forward to the next time we get together! My expectations are high! I intend to participate with all my heart!
Coffee With The Lord 