S – Then he said to them, “No doubt you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Doctor, heal yourself. What we’ve heard that took place in Capernaum, do here in your hometown also

Luke 4:23 CSB

O – After claiming that he was the Messiah, Jesus starts with this statement.  He knew the people expected him to do the same miracles he had done elsewhere.

A – What expectations do we put on God?  We should pray with expectation but do we get angry when God doesn’t meet it?  Jesus just told the people of his hometown that he was the Messiah.  They seem ok with it until he tells them he wouldn’t do much there. He also used two stories about Gentiles which angered them. 

What do you do when God “isn’t” meeting your expectations and others seem to be receiving His blessing?

R – Heavenly Father, I invite your Holy Spirit to lead my thoughts, words and actions today.  Start with my heart and my expectations of You.  I will honor and worship You.  In faith, I share my expectations and requests.  I surrender them to you knowing that Your will and purpose is what I seek more than their answers.