day no. 16,958: great expectations

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." — Shakespeare

Some are born as the fulfillment of great expectations. They were hoped for, longed for, and finally arrived. Their birth is an answer to prayer.

Some are born to no expectations. They are brought into a humble and low estate, yet they exceed everyone's expectations and accomplish great things for God.

Some are born with great expectations placed upon them. Prayers are placed upon them in their infancy. Hopes and dream ride on their life and livelihood. The weight of the world is placed on their fresh shoulders.

Jesus was all of these things. He was longed for and anticipated. His birth was an answer to great prayer and expectations. He was born into a humble home. No one who wasn't hoping for Him expected much to come from Him. He went unnoticed by most until He began to reveal His greatness. Hopes and dreams were placed upon Him in His infancy. The government of the world was placed on His shoulders and those who knew watched and waited to see how He would shoulder the responsibility. He was born for such a time as His and exceeded everyone's expectations except God's. He did everything His Father required. He did not go beyond what was commanded and He did not fall short of what was required. Praise God for the one, true Son of God, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

But what about the rest of us?

Acts 17:26

God hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation.

No one is born at the wrong time. God plans the place and the people of every person who is brought into this world. Most people will not be known by most other people. Most people will be known by a small, select group of people handpicked by the providence of God.

Esther 4:14

Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Whoever you are, wherever you are, whenever you are. You are God's. Go forth and seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Whatever you do, get God first and then go out and get after it.