Rising Above Disappointments

I would like to talk to you today about

rising above disappointments. Life

sometimes robs us of loved ones, our

good names, health, and wealth. I, too,

have been disappointed many times. The

sparkle of life vanishes, and the joy of the

Lord disappears.

Jesus knew what it was to be betrayed by a

friend. The disciples thought that Christ

would set up an earthly kingdom where

James would be seated on the left hand

and John on the right hand of Christ. With

Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, dreams of an

earthly paradise vanished for the disciples.

Their eyes were now blinded by tears and

disappointment as they walked along the

Emmaus Road, recognizing Christ only as

He broke bread and said grace.

Surely, you have been disappointed by a

friend, or by the goals set for your life.

Surrender that hurt and resentment into

God’s hands. Allow your disappointments

to lift you to higher plains. Your fellowship

with Christ will deepen and your usefulness

in His kingdom’s plan will broaden.

Do not allow disappointments to destroy

your goals. They can expand them. Our

disappointments are God’s way to carry out

a plan greater than we have imagined. Our

reaction can determine our future. Have

faith that God is in control of every

situation. Faith can transfer disappointments

from an enemy to a friend.

Father, remind us today that you still walk

the Emmaus Road.

Amen