Habakkuk 2:1 (KJV)
“…and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.”
Even before Habakkuk repositioned himself, he already had very clear expectations. He was prepared; he was not just ascending to have a scenic view of the city. He was not climbing to the top of the tower to enjoy the fresh breeze. No, his repositioning had a purpose attached to it: “I will watch to see what He will say unto me.”
His expectation would sustain him and help him persevere. I will watch. Expectation builds hope. Jesus did not endure the cross simply because He was Jesus; He endured it because of the joy that was set before Him. He had the expectation that after three days there would be such abundant joy that it would outweigh every pain.
My friend, Habakkuk knew God would speak. God would instruct, and he was even ready for the rebuke of the Lord. What an expectation.
My father once shared how he was drawn to a young person who was praying very fervently and ferociously some time ago. He was moved by faith to speak to this young, terrific prayer warrior who seemed to be unburdening themselves before the Lord. He asked, “What are you praying about? What is your expectation?”
The young person responded, “Oh pastor, I am not expecting anything in particular.”
Wow.
My father immediately replied, “Then you will not get anything in particular also.” You must get to a point in the Spirit where you have expectations attached to your worship, your prayers, and your honor for God.
I expect that as I lay before God, worshipping Him, God is so pleased with my worship that He immediately tells Jesus, “Yes, I have found Tope, My child. They have ascended again.” I expect my worship to ring a bell in heaven. I expect my praise and worship to move the hand of God and touch the heart of God. I expect these words to touch you and accomplish the purpose of God.
I am not just praying for praying’s sake, nor preaching for preaching’s sake. I am intentional about all that I do. Oh yes, they all interconnect beautifully to accomplish the purposes of God. Hallelujah.
What are you expecting?
Many reposition without expectation.
Many reposition casually.
Some reposition with zero expectation.
Promotion is not realistic without expectation.
May I leave you with this powerful scripture, Proverbs 23:18, which says:
“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.”
Hallelujah. Surely, surely, surely, your expectation shall not be cut off. You must have very clear, divine, specific expectations. It is not all about getting and getting. No, everything must carry a purpose. Your love for God must position you as God’s best. Your love for God’s people, for your spouse, for your children will never be in vain.
I have seen people say, “I know that no matter how I love people, they will always pay me back with evil. I know that even this course I am doing will never give me a good job. I know that this prayer I am praying will not be answered. I know that this relationship will not go far. This person will certainly disappoint me.”
Some people live with the expectation that their spouse will cheat on them, leave them, and break their heart. Then you hear statements like, “I knew it would happen one day. My spouse is too attractive not to cheat. I just did not know when.”
Come on, shut off such expectations and see yourself building a long-lasting home with your spouse, building a legacy that will not be moved. Recalibrate your expectation, my friend.
Your expectation will provoke divine instruction. Your expectations will open you up to divine instruction, and then Isaiah 30:21 will become real in your heart:
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it.”
Note this: God’s instruction becomes direction. D
