I've only known that I'm for sure going on the World Race for the last 2 weeks… but I've had a chance to dream since the day I applied. God has placed a deep expectation in my heart for this trip. Not only for the trip, but the time leading up to the trip and post-trip as well…God is moving.
In Exodus 33, it talks about how God spoke face to face with Moses, as a friend. The same verse, when Moses would leave and return to camp, it mentions that Joshua would remain and not depart from the Tabernacle. I find this interesting. I believe it's because Joshua wanted to hear from God… Joshua had an expectation…He was expecting to receive something. Joshua and Caleb received what God had promised them because they expected to.
So, you would like to know what my expectations are for this race. Well, my expectation is for this race is for God to shake me out of my comfort zone, to allow me to see His heart for the people over the world, not just here in America. To limit me in my reliance upon others and force me to rely even more upon His presence. To realize its not about works but works are a must to advance the Kingdom.
I want to be surprised. I don't want to go in with "my wants" or "my desires" for this trip. I want His will and His presence to go before us first and foremost. I want only His will for this trip! I cannot express enough how I expect to be rocked and shaken. I want to expect the unexpected. I don't want to put God in a box…I want Him to remove me from mine.
What's your expectation for God to do in your life in the next 2 years? Do you expect to be rocked and shaken or do you intend to remain comfortable?
