I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 2

Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast by Living on the Edge

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Episode notes

Chip wraps up this series by explaining how the power of expectations can transform ordinary people into people of great faith. He tells us that through the joy Christ offers, we have the supernatural ability to live far above our circumstances.

Main Points

KEY #4: Expectation - What are my expectations? -Philippians 1:27-30

What does God expect?

  • Consistent conduct -Philippians 1:27a

What does"consistent conduct" look like?

  • Stand firm = Don't give up
  • Contending = Don't give in
  • Not frightened = Don't shrink back

What can we expect from God?

  • 2 Gifts = Granted - a privilege or "gracious gift" AND Struggle - Conflict, suffering, persecution

Understanding God's gift of suffering

Six possible reasons we suffer:

  1. My sin -Galatians 6:7-8
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