Thursday - "Beyond Expectations"

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

As my friends can tell you, I am a Walt Disney World fanatic. My family and I visit the theme park every chance we get. In fact, I actually wanted to become a Disney Cast Member (employee) while I was going to college. Why are we so Disney-centric as a family? Actually the answer is pretty simple.

They exceed our expectations.

Every trip we take to Disney is always better than we think it will be. The Cast Members are kinder, the streets are cleaner, the hotel room is bigger, the food is tastier, the park hours are longer, and the fireworks are prettier. No matter what we talk about or think about as a family before the trip, the parks continually go above and beyond what we dream up.

God does the same thing with us. No matter how good we think life could possibly be, God is ready to exceed our expectations. Every time. Our Creator has planned incredibly amazing experiences, deep and meaningful relationships, and a fulfilling life. You may be telling yourself...great, but how do I get these things?

That's related to what we talked about yesterday in Jeremiah 29:11. God has a plan for your life. He will reveal those things to you in His time...but be assured that His plan is perfect...the timing, the elements, and the reward. Stay obedient to God, keep dreaming. searching, and live a life that God can bless... you can't imagine the great things God has planned for you!

Blessings,
Pastor Brian