Expectations

So, I am working Mark 15, we did the first 15 verses yesterday - three groups we each fall into, and I thought ... how do I quantify the rest of the chapter?

It all revolves around expectations.

A very sore point with me.  You hope for the best, work towards the best and yet you get trashed constantly, completely misunderstood, attacked without ceasing ... there is no rest.  There is expectation which will ever be found or met.  There is no reason to ever have an expectation, must less hope ....

And expectation is what I have to post about if I am to keep working my way through Bible books ...  But, as a Christian, I can have some expectations which will come to fruition.

Expect People to Mock God, Jesus & You
People are cruel (yeah, tell me about it!).
People spit, mocked, and derided Jesus.
They will do similar to you!

One of the oldest non-Biblical references we have to Jesus:
The drawing of a man with a donkey head and ears, with the statement: "Worship your God".

Expect The Unexpected
You will be on the receiving end of the unexpected.
It looks like life is finally presenting itself at  your feet - nope.
It looks like you can trust friends and family - nope.
Life should be, but - nope, is not.

But, that can include unexpected opportunities for service!
By placing your trust only in God, it will matter not what others do to you.
By allowing yourself to be available to be used by Him, others can not use you.
Free to answer whatever the call from Him.
Free to impact other's lives.

Expect The Cross To Always Be The Key!
No Cross equals no Gospel ...
No Gospel, then it is all about you - doing all for you - nothing for God!

And though reward may await you, do not expect it .....
(sometime we can talk about that!)