[My
husband] said something… that's really stuck with me, "Joni, if I met all
of your expectations, you wouldn't need God."
There's
a lot of truth in that, isn't there? If
our spouses were all we expected them to be, we wouldn't feel much inclination
to depend on the Lord.
The
Bible talks about expectations in Micah 7: "Put no confidence in a
friend. Even with her who lies in your
embrace… But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord." (vv.5, 7)
Elsewhere
God's Word talks about not putting our trust in horses or chariots or princes.
It's so easy to do that, to let expectations build.
But
God doesn't want us to substitute anything or anybody for Him. Not pastors or teachers, boyfriends or
girlfriends, or even husbands or wives.
So
if your expectations have been crushed recently, and you're disappointed,
fearful that this person just isn't all you had hoped he or she would be, maybe
it's just God's way of reminding you to put your confidence in the Holy One.
He
is able to meet your expectations. And
unlike your husband, wife, or close friend… [God is] perfect.
--
Joni Earkeckson Tada in Glorious
Intruder
#3769
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