Please give careful attention to what I am sharing with you today. I know the challenges in each one of these areas. In your walk with Christ, consider these components.

Learning about Jesus is imperative. It would be impossible to have any relationship with anyone without learning from them. Since Jesus is the Superior One in our relationship, then we as the lesser of the two must learn from Him. In other words, we have nothing to teach Jesus. He has everything to teach us. Therefore, learn to read His Word daily. Let Him use His words to impact your life in every way. Study His life because it will enrich you, assisting you with every attitude challenge you face today.

Waiting before Jesus is necessary. I do not do waiting for anyone very well, but I have learned the power of waiting before Jesus. Do not get in a hurry with God. Do not get ahead of His time agenda for your life. Obey Him even in the simplest of things, and waiting is one of those simple things. Waiting at the feet of Jesus, once He has ministered to you with His life and words, will build your faith in a dynamic way.

Praying to Jesus is a non-negotiable. When you run through life, you are daily presented options where you can negotiate the task or request. In walking with Christ, prayer is a non-negotiable. Your response to Jesus’ life and words cannot be one big nothing. Your response needs to be verbalized or written. Prayer is simply talking to the Lord, just as you talk with someone else. I hear people say at times, “I don’t sound real good when I pray,” or “I am not good at praying.” Let me ask you, “compared to what or who?” Bear your heart. Share your life. Just talk to Him.

Expecting response from Jesus is faith. As He has influenced you with His life and Word, you wait before Him, talking to Him. Then with a “forward heart” you expect Jesus to respond to you. This act of faith will result in something, perhaps not what you wanted, but remember, it is going to be what God wants. Expect Jesus to do something in your life today.

As you look towards this Sunday and the Lord’s Day, please expect Jesus to do something in you and in your church. The four components mentioned above will only insure He will! Come expecting! Believe God!

Expecting more than ever before.