A poet once wrote that to be free from disappointment and heartaches, one should have no expectations. However, God’s word teaches the exact opposite of that. Expectation plays a major role in our walk with God. In a sense, it is an expression of faith which connects us to the ability of God. In Acts 3, we noticed that the lame man by the gate of the temple did not only ask for alms but was expecting to receive something from the apostles. Particularly, when we desire enlargement we must be truly expectant. Before we go any further, let us pause to say that enlargement or increase is in the packaged promise of God. God promised to increase Abraham and his seed after him. He even backed it with an oath, as we see in the passage for today. So you are building your expectation on two immutable things – the promise and the oath. This should lead to strong consolation, because God cannot lie.

“When we desire enlargement we must be truly expectant”

Another scripture on which we can anchor our hope is Jeremiah 30:19  which says, ”And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry; and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.” You are at liberty to chant these promises of God. After all, the promises of God in Christ are Yea and Amen. You are free to add Amen to this word.