{"id":30844,"date":"2022-06-22T09:07:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T23:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/?p=30844"},"modified":"2022-06-22T09:14:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T23:14:02","slug":"surprising-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/surprising-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2019Surprising Expectations\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/AudioObject\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"\u2019Surprising Expectations\u2019\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-06-22T09:07:22+10:00\" \/><meta itemprop=\"encodingFormat\" content=\"audio\/mpeg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT11M40S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"In these dramatically changed times the Word on Wednesday provides a mid-week ministry of Bible reading, reflection and prayer, turning hearts back to God.\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentSize\" content=\"10.7\" \/><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fword_on_wednesday%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2Fword_on_wednesday%2FSurprising-Expectations.mp3&amp;podcast_link=https%3A%2F%2Fanglicanconnection.com%2Fsurprising-expectations%2F&amp;artwork_url=https%3A%2F%2Fanglicanconnection.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fpowerpress%2FWoW_logo_v3.jpg#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"blubrryplayer-1\" class=\"blubrryplayer\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\"><\/iframe><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/?powerpress_pinw=30844-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"Surprising-Expectations.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:40 &#8212; 10.7MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3oaVMRpfARBkj4dyfEZcC0\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_spotify\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Read&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In <i>A Call to Spiritual Reformation<\/i> Dr. Don Carson comments: \u2018When it comes to knowing God, we are a culture of the spiritually stunted. So much of our religion is packaged to address our felt needs\u00ad\u00ad \u2013 and these are almost uniformly anchored in our pursuit of our own happiness and fulfilment.\u00a0 God simply becomes the Great Being who, potentially at least, meets our needs and fulfils our aspirations. We think rather little of what he is like, what he expects of us, what he seeks in us\u2019 (pp.15f).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Three brief scenes in the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth alert us to some surprising aspects of God\u2019s nature and his expectations of all who call themselves his people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In Luke\u2019s record a significant turning point occurs in Jesus\u2019 ministry: <i>when the days drew near for him<\/i> (Jesus) <i>to be taken up<\/i>, <i>he<\/i> <i>set his face to go to Jerusalem<\/i> (Luke 9:51). We feel the graphic power of Luke\u2019s words. Jesus was not to be dissuaded from the task ahead as he transitioned in his work from the region of Galilee to Jerusalem. His determination to see his mission through was evident in the flint-like set of his face. This provides the context for what follows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Scene 1<\/b>. <i>As they were going\u00a0along the road,\u00a0someone said to him<\/i> (Jesus)<i>, \u2018I will follow you wherever you go.\u2019<\/i><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>And Jesus said to him,\u00a0\u2018Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head\u2019<\/i> (9:57-58).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The man\u2019s words looked promising: <i>\u2018I will follow you wherever you go\u2019.<\/i> What more would a leader want? But Jesus was aware that the man was not truly committed: \u2018Have you really thought about this? Do you understand what\u2019s involved?\u2019 Jesus was aware the man would have expected security and even privilege because he was offering to join the company of a celebrity. But Jesus indicates that the road ahead for his people will not be easy: \u2018Come with me and you will have no guarantee of home comforts and security\u2019, he is saying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the misconceptions Jesus needed to correct was the Jewish view of the <i>Messiah<\/i>. Even his closest followers considered Messiah to be primarily a political figure who would bring the nations under his rule. They had rightly recognized Jesus as God\u2019s Messiah, but it may be that they had taken this to another level: they would be nobles in Jesus\u2019 court.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jesus uses a powerful metaphor to shatter the man\u2019s dreams, as well as instruct his disciples: <i>\u2018the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head\u2019<\/i>. Jesus was born in a manger and died on a cross and in between had no fixed home, let alone a palace, where he could <i>lay his head<\/i>. So he challenges us, \u2018How important are comfort and security, and even celebrity to you?\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Scene 2<\/b>. A second man\u2019s request to Jesus seems reasonable: <i>\u2018Lord, let me first go and bury my father\u2019<\/i> (9:59). Middle Eastern society required a son to remain at home to care for aging parents. Clearly this man\u2019s parents were still alive for if his father had died, to be true to his word, he would have immediately returned home to attend to the burial.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">More likely the man\u2019s parents had some years to live, but he was using their ultimate demise as an excuse. And so Jesus challenged him, <i>\u2018Let the dead bury the dead,\u2019<\/i> implying that the spiritually dead can attend to the family or cultural expectations. <i>\u2018But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God\u2019<\/i>, he said (9:60).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jesus\u2019 words may seem heartless, but he saw through the man\u2019s request. Children do have responsibilities to parents. The Scriptures command us to honour them and care for them, but we should not allow such care to distract us from the walk with Christ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jesus is a demanding leader to follow, as we see even more in a third scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Scene 3<\/b>. Another said, \u2018I will follow you, Lord; but first let me say farewell to those at my home\u2019 (9:61). Once again, the request seems reasonable: \u2018I need to go and say goodbye to the folks before I come and follow you\u2019. However, Jesus knew how a lengthy Middle Eastern family farewell could be used to overturn the man\u2019s resolve to leave home and follow an unlettered rabbi like Jesus. \u2018No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God\u2019, Jesus responded (9:62)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Many today might be impressed with Jesus and greatly attracted to him. They may even want to follow him but are not always willing to do so \u2013 just yet. Augustine, the 5th century bishop of Hippo said, <i>O Lord, grant me chastity and continence, but not yet<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jesus wants our total commitment. He calls us to be willing to leave the security of a home, of family and friends, and of status. We have to make a choice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jesus sometimes creates tensions in families where adult family members have no regard for him. It may not be a parent, but a husband or boyfriend, a wife or girlfriend, who prevents us from hearing and obeying Jesus\u2019 call to follow him. Jesus calls on us to join him on his rescue mission of a lost humanity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Through the centuries God\u2019s people have often been seduced by the attractions of privilege and prestige. Churches and denominations are often cluttered with celebrated office bearers and wealth. We need leadership and order, but celebrity and power can become more important than serving Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If we adopt the principles that lie behind Jesus\u2019 words, our relationships with one another as God\u2019s people and in the wider community will be turned upside down. Are we known for our willingness to reach out to newcomers at church, for our care for the sick and suffering, the lonely and the bereaved? And, in our world where everyone is encouraged to bring their \u2018full self\u2019 to work, are we willing to bring our \u2018Christ-centered self\u2019?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As Jesus says elsewhere, \u2018What does it profit a man or a woman to gain the whole world yet lose their own soul?\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>A prayer. Heavenly Father, keep your people in the truth of your Word; so that those who lean only on the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord.\u00a0 Amen.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u00a9 John G. Mason<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You may like to listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PHuLOdZdqs8\"><i>For the Cause<\/i> from Keith and Kristyn Getty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/AudioObject\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"\u2019Surprising Expectations\u2019\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-06-22T09:07:22+10:00\" \/><meta itemprop=\"encodingFormat\" content=\"audio\/mpeg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT11M40S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"In these dramatically changed times the Word on Wednesday provides a mid-week ministry of Bible reading, reflection and prayer, turning hearts back to God.\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentSize\" content=\"10.7\" \/><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fword_on_wednesday%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2Fword_on_wednesday%2FSurprising-Expectations.mp3&amp;podcast_link=https%3A%2F%2Fanglicanconnection.com%2Fsurprising-expectations%2F&amp;artwork_url=https%3A%2F%2Fanglicanconnection.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fpowerpress%2FWoW_logo_v3.jpg#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"blubrryplayer-3\" class=\"blubrryplayer\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\"><\/iframe><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/?powerpress_pinw=30844-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/content.blubrry.com\/word_on_wednesday\/Surprising-Expectations.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"Surprising-Expectations.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:40 &#8212; 10.7MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3oaVMRpfARBkj4dyfEZcC0\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_spotify\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/anglicanconnection.com\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>In A Call to Spiritual Reformation Dr. Don Carson comments: \u2018When it comes to knowing God, we are a culture of the spiritually stunted. 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