Luke 7-9

It took about 20 minutes for me to read this passage.  In chapter 7 Jesus asked two groups of people about their expectations.  He asked John’s disciples if Jesus was acting as they expected.  When that group left he asked those around him if John had acted like they had expected.  We often forget how our expectations shade our view of the events we witness.  If we expect a great speaker, then a poor sermon results in disappointment.  If John had expected a military leader then Jesus’ healing of the sick, lame, and dead would have left John and his followers disappointed.  If those following Jesus had expected John to be the Messiah then they might find their lives empty.  But when our expectations line up with God’s plans; Oh the joy we will behold.  In chapter 9:23-27 Jesus expands on what expectations Christians should have.  As long as we expect Jesus to lead us anticipating our un-questioning obedience then our lives will be full of joy and hope.  A perspective that will carry us through any situation.

Stuart