Expectations can be dangerous if they aren’t fulfilled; we can wind up disillusioned or broken-hearted. When disappointment festers and chafes at the mind and heart, it can eventually turn into grief or even anger at God; because we’ve unwittingly placed expectations on God Himself.
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“You Have Not”
Moses didn’t allow his disappointment to bring his God-appointed mission to a standstill. He brought it to God. In His great mercy, God revealed His plan and purpose to Moses who would soon have a front-row seat to one of the biggest demonstrations of God’s mighty power – the parting of the Red Sea. He would be used by God in ways he’d never dreamed possible. Best of all, he would witness first-hand the foreshadowing of God’s plan of redemption.
Setbacks
Excerpt from my devotional, A Year in God’s Classroom; Daily Devotions for Autism and Special-Needs Families (soon to be released). “Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!“ Exodus 5:23 (NLT) Setbacks are the sudden hindrances …