Expectant Hope

“God, where are you?” This is the question many of you ask as you wander in the wilderness. You become more weighed down by each passing day, agonising in the wait.

My beloved, the question I ask you is, “Does a feast not require preparation?”

Do not lose heart, My child, for I am preparing a feast in your wait!

A feast requires preparation on both parts – the chef prepares the food and the guests get ready. As I prepare your feast, ask Me what you should be doing to get yourself ready. This will quench your hunger. Once the feast is laid, I will invite you to take your place at the table.

I understand waiting is hard, but there is purpose behind it. I have plans to prosper you, but releasing you prematurely will only cause harm. As such, you can trust that I will open the door when the time is right. In moments of vulnerability, shift your focus from darkness to light – instead of falling into hopelessness and despair, picture the feast that is coming! Allow your mouth to water! Declare your promises with expectant hope! The excitement of what is to come will allow the power of My Spirit to fill you with a sustaining joy, patience, and peace.

Do not lose heart and do not quit! Few seek the Kingdom, and I honour those who righteously seek it first. Your time of feasting is near! Keep your eyes fixed on things above, and you will relish in the sweet and juicy fruit that perfectly ripened in the wait.

Activation: Identify any wilderness areas in your life where you have lost hope. Ask the Lord how you can partner with Him in the preparation. Once on track, repent for partnering with despair and choose to live in expectant hope. Picture your feast and declare it over your life!

Keep knocking on the banquet door until it opens. God will honour your trust and obedience with blessings!

Isaiah 60:22 (NLT)

. . . At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may

overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.