UNFULFILLED EXPECTATIONS
Esther 10:10a, 12
Haman suggested ways the king could show honor. "So the king to Haman, 'Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew' .... Afterward Mordecai went back to the king's gate. But Haman hurried to his house mourning with his head covered."
Haman thought the king was going to honor him. What a let-down when the king honored Mordecai instead. It was even worse because Haman had to bestow the honor on a person he hated. Just before graduation from high school, there was a Seniors' Award Ceremony where various achievements were honored. I was sure that I deserved the Music Award because of my interest and involvement in music. After all, it was common knowledge that I intended major in music in college. Instead, a person whom I did not think showed much musical ability was honored with the award. Fifty years later, I can still feel the chagrin and disappointment. Unfulfilled expectations are the pits. It is better to give my expectations to Jesus.
Today's Thought: Unfulfilled expectations are the pits, so it is best to give them to Jesus.
Have a fulfilled day. Love you.
Esther 10:10a, 12
Haman suggested ways the king could show honor. "So the king to Haman, 'Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew' .... Afterward Mordecai went back to the king's gate. But Haman hurried to his house mourning with his head covered."
Haman thought the king was going to honor him. What a let-down when the king honored Mordecai instead. It was even worse because Haman had to bestow the honor on a person he hated. Just before graduation from high school, there was a Seniors' Award Ceremony where various achievements were honored. I was sure that I deserved the Music Award because of my interest and involvement in music. After all, it was common knowledge that I intended major in music in college. Instead, a person whom I did not think showed much musical ability was honored with the award. Fifty years later, I can still feel the chagrin and disappointment. Unfulfilled expectations are the pits. It is better to give my expectations to Jesus.
Today's Thought: Unfulfilled expectations are the pits, so it is best to give them to Jesus.
Have a fulfilled day. Love you.
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