The David Spoon Experience 8-21-24 part 2

1) Welcome to a blast from the past sermon on Wednesday. As you know, we have been talking about expecting more in 2024, and I thought it prudent for us to really examine expectation and the power thereof. It should be noted that Jesus asks us to have a high level of expectation, and doing so pleases the Lord.

2) Do you know who Hanukkah Harry is? If you do, that's a little sad; if you don't, it might be a little sadder. The kids are waiting for Christmas to come, and they're waiting for Santa Claus. Instead of Santa Claus coming, Hanukkah Harry shows up. Instead of presents for Christmas with toys, beloved Hanukkah Harry shows up with socks and pencils. That's what we call the Grand Disappointment.

3) So here's the problem: the problem is that we have an expectation and an anticipation in Him. And when things don't happen in the timing and in the method that we expect, we lose our nerve to remain steadfast in our trust. We start to question not just the Provider but also the way that we approach Him. My friends, that is the opposite of expectation. At that moment, we are walking in sight and not by faith.

4) Here is the key to the teaching, brothers and sisters. It all comes down to one word. We already know the lack is not on God's side, so then the lack is going to be on our side. So what can we do to affect the change that we hope for, the change that we pray about, and the change that we expect? The answer comes down to one word. It's not about saying a magic word, but it is all about doing the Big D. We will examine what the Big D is. Get ready, little buckaroos.