Attitude Of ExpectancyParaugs

When we walk with an attitude of expectancy, there can be a temptation to disregard the Lord’s timing in favor of our own timeline. We want the reward now! While it’s important to have faith that the Lord will ultimately "make all things work together for the good of those who love Him," sometimes we forget that there’s a journey needed to achieve the final result. Think of Joseph. Sure, he eventually ends up living a prosperous life, but what led him to that outcome? Joseph's own brothers faked his death and sold him away to strangers. He is later framed by his new master's wife, thrown into prison, and only after remaining faithful to the Lord through all this misfortune is Joseph elevated to be Pharaoh’s second-in-command over all of Egypt. There’s no shortcut to success in life, and this is true for our walk with Christ as well. Having an attitude of expectancy means we should have faith in God’s Plan just like Joseph. We should trust that He knows best and can accomplish far more than all we can ask or imagine, while also having the wisdom to expect adversity during the journey. Why should we expect adversity? That’s simple. God regularly reiterates that trials are part of the journey. Testing our faith benefits us by producing endurance, which is required for spiritual maturity. The Lord never says he will prevent us from experiencing any hardship, only that we can depend on him to get us through it. But what exactly should we do in the face of a challenging situation? We must pray with expectancy, having faith in the process. Then what? It might sound easy to say “trust in the Lord,” but what happens when the Lord takes action? Have you ever wondered how you’re supposed to know what choices to make when the Lord opens doors to opportunities? \- Michael Oquendo, Marketing Manager