Numbers 28:1-31; Proverbs 24:1-34; Luke 2:1-21
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. Psalm 62:5
Someone observed that expectations are resentments waiting to happen. What about the psalmist’s expectation quoted above? If we place our hope and expectation on our savings to provide security, or our health to bring happiness, or our friends to add fulfillment, we may well find resentment when those expectations are not met as we hoped. But if our hope is in the Lord, in His presence, in His unfailing love and kindness, we will never be disappointed. Our hope will be secure, firmly anchored in Christ’s promises and in His multiplied blessings thus far. —Marilyn MacMullen
The work which His goodness began, the arm of His strength will complete;
His promise is yea and amen, and never was forfeited yet. —Augustus Toplady