About this episode

Pastor Will discusses how our expectations can limit God's work and the empowering role of the Holy Spirit in our mission.

Pastor Will shares a home project that didn’t go as planned to illustrate how tightly we hold expectations. Like the disciples expecting a restored Israel, we often limit God’s work. Instead, Jesus offers something greater—Spirit-empowered mission beyond our plans. When expectations shift, the Holy Spirit gives power to take faithful steps and become witnesses to God’s expanding work.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Will

Topics covered

• expectations
• mission
• faith
• Holy Spirit
• disciples
• God's work

Keywords

• expectations
• Holy Spirit
• mission
• disciples
• faith
• God's work

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Israel

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