Joyful Anticipation Part 1
Sharable notes for the December 6, 2020 message. You can post these notes on your social platform!
Scriptures used: Luke 2:21-33; Psalms 30:5; Psalms 40:1-3; Isaiah 53:5; 2 Peter 3:9; Ecclesiastes 11:6
God wants to birth something in our lives through our times of waiting that will change us and the world around us.
Our obedience to Christ and His Holy Spirit is what leads us to divine opportunities.
When you hold the promise in your hand, the waiting will be forgotten. Wait with joyful anticipation!
A dream deferred is not denial.
God's timing is happening as we are being faithful and trusting Him. We have no idea how God is moving while we simply trust and obey.
We need to have long obedience in the same direction.
Reflect or meet with someone to discuss:
What do you remember about the anticipation of Christmas as a child? Do you still get that same anticipation now?
What's the hardest thing about waiting for you? Would you describe your waiting as joyful anticipation?
What are you waiting for right now?
How does the story of Simeon encourage you regarding what you may be waiting on?
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