Expectation

Yesterday, I got up and went to the television to turn on some Word. I really needed a word of encouragement and direction. The preacher I turned to did not know me or my situation, but he spoke directly to it. I was so encouraged and happy he was speaking about my specific situation, that I ran into the bedroom to share what I was hearing with my husband. My question for you is do you go to church or Bible study with an expectation that the man or woman of God will have your specific directions for what is going on in your life? Are you expecting God to give you what you need for the week in the form of a Word? We receive what we need through our ears first. Once we receive God's Word, it is important that we quickly obey what we heard. In the times that we live in, it is necessary to obey God's Word quickly. Our very lives may depend on our obedience to do what He has said. The practice of listening to the Word of God helps us to become familiar with the voice of God. When God speaks to us through His Spirit, we are able to recognize His voice because we are intimate with His Word. That recognition helps us to be able to obey quickly. Problems with obedience come when you are not sure that the voice speaking to you is from God. God is able to meet you at your level of expectation. He desires a more intimate relationship with you. What are you expecting?