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What To Expect When You're In Christ

Psalm 62:5, Jeremiah 29:11

Our expectation as followers of Jesus is very important.
Our expectation is our hope.
Our hope will not be dashed because it is not false hope but hope rooted in an unshakeable faith in God. Proverbs 10:28

We can expect and hope for great things in Christ Jesus because there are many great promises for us in God's Word. God's grace has made this possible. 2 Peter 1:4

We can expect wonderful things from God because of who God is. God is faithful and merciful. Lamentations 3:22-23

Let's not settle for less than the best as individuals and as a ministry. John 2:10,11
We can expect God's bestbecause we are heirs of God. We are sons and daughters of God and webare entitled to the best our Father has. Romans 8:17

We must not cheat ourselves and we must not let the devil cheat us.
We cheat ourselves when we settle for less than the best.
We cheat ourselves when we don't put our best foot forward in all we do.
We cheat ourselves when we continue to live in sin. Romans 6:23
We cheat ourselves when we choose to be ignorant of God's Word. Hosea 4:6

What are you hoping for in Christ Jesus?

 Some of the things to expect in Christ:

1. Salvation - is from the greek word 'sozo' which means to be healed, made whole and be saved.

 2. Peace - peace is our right in Christ Jesus. John 14:27, Isaiah 9:6

 3. Strength - Revelation 5:12

 4.Wisdom - Revelations 5:12

 5. Grace - enablement & favor to do what God has called you to do, to be who God wants you to be. James 4:6

 6. Direction - God is a Master at directing His people.. God plays he role of shepherd to His people. Psalm 80:1

7. Divine Presence - part of the benefit of the new covenant we have in Christ is that the Holy Spirit stays and abides with us permanently. Acts 17:28

When we are in Christ, there are also things we can expect from the world - John 13:16

 a) Expect People To misunderstand you: John 2:19, Matthew 26:61

 b) Expect hatred: Matthew 12:13,14

 c) Expect jealousy and Envy: Matthew 27:17,18

 d) Expect rejection: If Jesus was rejected, you will encounter rejection to. John 1:11

 e) Expect people to listen to you & favor you: Luke 9:35- Expect people to listen to what you have to say say regarding the Kingdom and the gospel. If the world listened to Jesus, they will listen to you.
Luke 7:38- Expect favor and acceptance.

Olutosin Ogunkolade, a Teacher-Pastor shared this message.

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