Expectations by Steve Martin

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Expectations

Having something to look forward to is something we all need. Knowing the future holds goodness – an upcoming event, a family trip, the end of the school year with a full summer (but not as long as when we were young) lies ahead of us.

New horizons to foresee ahead gives us the energy, courage, and faith to press on. Knowing that good awaits us does something needed, and special, to our souls. It is very precious.

Growing up in Iowa, my dad had two weeks off every August from his job. It meant our family vacation was coming, which was very special to all of the 10 in my family. Those camping trips to Minnesota, or even the Grand Tetons in the West once, brought great expectations. We could hardly wait as we looked forward with great expectations!

But knowing that the Lord Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach, is coming back, is the greatest expectation we can have. Wars will cease, evil will be thrown into an eternal hell, and His rule and reign from Jerusalem will be part of our eternal reward for trusting in Him.

The Messiah is coming! For Christians, this will be for the second time. For Jews, the first time, until they realize who Yeshua was, is, and is to come.

Expectations are needed in our hearts. He is coming back, and will fulfill all the desires He has given to us.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin