Bloom Church Podcast

“What do you Expect – Power of Expectations”   EXPECTATION   “…My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 NLT   EXPECTATION   Expectations, with the right heart, are the breeding ground of miracles   FRUSTRATION DISAPPOINTMENT ANGER   If we aren’t careful, we could begin to project our frustration, disappointment, and anger towards God when He doesn't meet our expectations   “JOHN THE BAPTIST, WHO WAS IN PRISON, HEARD ABOUT ALL THE THINGS THE MESSIAH WAS DOING. SO HE (JOHN) SENT HIS DISCIPLES TO ASK JESUS, ARE YOU THE MESSIAH WE’VE BEEN EXPECTING, OR SHOULD WE KEEP LOOKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE?” – Matthew 11:2-3 NLT   “…are you the messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” Matthew 11:3 NLT   What happens when you go one way but God goes another?   GOD MAY NOT ALWAYS LIVE UP TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BUT HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE UP TO HIS WORD   1.     Inspect Your Perspective   PERSPECTIVE INFLUENCES EXPECTATION   “Now while John the Baptizer was in prison…” Matthew