Putting faith in God gives us the courage to expect great things from God. The Bible is filled with stories and teachings that encourage us to ask for greater things from God. This is possible if we have a good relationship with God.
In Abraham’s life, we see that God promised to give him a son. But Abraham had to wait a long time to get this son. God had promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, but when he was old, he had no children. Here we see Abraham’s faith in God that he would truly be the father of many nations. God blessed him and made him the father of many nations.
In Moses’ life, we see that he was an ordinary man. He couldn’t even speak as well as the others. God used him to rescue the nation of Israel. Moses realized that he couldn’t do this. He knew very well that he couldn’t lead such a great nation as a leader. He later realized that God would make the impossible possible through him. And we see in the Bible how God brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt through Moses.
Expecting great things means believing in God’s plan even when things are not in our favor. Through our faith, we understand that God will do miracles in our lives, and He is faithful. Throughout the Bible, we see God’s many wonders and great works that encourage us to be dependent upon Him.
By believing we are to wait on God for great things to happen according to His will. One important thing we need to remember is that expecting big things does not mean selfishness or pleasure. We would expect something from God that would increase His kingdom and righteousness.
Now let us see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘Expecting Great Things’.
What Does the Bible Say About Having Faith for Big Things?
“Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; it shall remove; nothing shall be impossible unto you”
— Matthew 17:20
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, ye shall have them”
— Mark 11:24
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
— Hebrews 11:1
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“For with God nothing shall be impossible”
— Luke 1:37
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us”
— Ephesians 3:20
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
Powerful Scriptures on God’s Promises for Your Future
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust”
— 2 Peter 1:4
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“Delight thyself also in the Lord : he shall give thee the desires of thine heart”
— Psalm 37:4
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“This is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life”
— 1 John 2:25
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”
— James 1:5
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us”
— 2 Corinthians 1:20
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert”
— Isaiah 43:19
How to Apply Biblical Principles of Expectation in Your Life
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
— Hebrews 10:23
“I wait for the Lord , my soul doth wait, in his word do I hope”
— Psalm 130:5
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”
— Proverbs 16:3
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”
— 1 Peter 5:7
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth”
— Colossians 3:2
“All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive”
— Matthew 21:22
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”
— Romans 12:12
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him”
— Psalm 62:5
Examples of Biblical Characters Who Expected Great Things from God
“He believed in the Lord ; he counted it to him for righteousness”
— Genesis 15:6
“Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, see the salvation of the Lord , which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever”
— Exodus 14:13
“Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, with a spear, with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied”
— 1 Samuel 17:45
“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king”
— Daniel 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, thy God my God”
— Ruth 1:16
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou thy father’s house shall be destroyed: who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
— Esther 4:14
“O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”
— 2 Chronicles 20:12
“Then answered I them, said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem”
— Nehemiah 2:20
“They said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, thou shalt be saved, thy house”
— Acts 16:31
Overcoming Doubt: Bible Verses to Boost Your Confidence in God’s Plan
“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind tossed”
— James 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
— Philippians 1:6
“Straightway the father of the child cried out, said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief”
— Mark 9:24
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God”
— Romans 4:20
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, of love, of a sound mind”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”
— Psalm 56:3
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
— John 14:1
“For the Lord shall be thy confidence, shall keep thy foot from being taken”
— Proverbs 3:26