A GREATER EXPECTATION…
As we continue forward in 2025, I want to challenge you with a simple but powerful truth: God is not casual in his disposition toward you. He is a Father who gives beyond measure, and His Kingdom is here and now.
The Kingdom of God Is At Hand
Jesus’ message was clear: “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” (Mark 1:15) This wasn’t just a future promise—it was a present reality. In the person of Jesus came the presence and power of the Kingdom of God. Too often, we trust Jesus for our future salvation but struggle to believe in Him for transformation and breakthrough right now.
Our approach to Christianity should never be casual. Wesley Duewel writes, “We experience so little of God’s touch upon us because our asking for it is so casual and superficial.” Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” That means we should EXPECT His presence, power, and miracles in our daily lives.
Nowhere is Safe
Frederick Buechner once wrote:
“Those who believe in God can never in a way be sure of him again. Once they have seen him in a stable, they can never be sure where he will appear or to what lengths he will go or to what ludicrous depths of self-humiliation he will descend in his wild pursuit of humankind… This means that we are never safe, that there is no place where we can hide from God, no place where we are safe from his power to break in two and recreate the human heart.”
There are reports springing up from all across the world. God is touching down on communities, churches, universities, high schools and beyond. The Kingdom works everywhere, no place is off limits and nowhere is safe.
The Father’s Good Pleasure
God is not reluctant—He delights in giving us the Kingdom (Luke 12:32). His love is extravagant, His grace is abundant, and His power is available now. If we want to know the Father, we look at Jesus—healing the sick, setting captives free, and calling the broken into wholeness. He is still doing what He has always done.
Yet, we often live with low expectations, limited by fear, doubt, or past disappointments. But Ephesians 3:20 declares that God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.
In the words of Vance Havner:
”The ancient message has not lost its ancient power.”
Expect More
I believe, along with so many others, that breakthrough is at the door—healing, restoration, provision, revival, and the power of God invading every space.
My question for you is: What are you expecting from God?
Is fear holding you back?
Have past disappointments caused you to lower your expectations?
Brennan Manning made the observation that too many Christians are living in the house of fear rather than the house of love. If you find yourself today in the house of fear, it’s time to vacate the premises.
Move into the house of God’s love. His grace is working in powerful ways toward you!
Just like Elisha’s servant, may God open our eyes to see: we are surrounded by His glory, power, and provision. It’s time to step into Kingdom expectation.
Fear not—your Father delights in giving you the Kingdom.