Disappointment is Often a Set-Up for Later Success

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Where Jesus, “the true light,” (John 1:9) shines, disappointment disappears. The more a person looks unto Jesus, (Hebrews 12:2) beholds the Lamb of God, (John 1;29) and let’s Christ shine in his heart (2 Corinthians 4:6) the more disappoint vanishes. Disappointments come and go, but “these three remain: faith, hope, and love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Undisciplined thinking that avoids the light of Christ leads to much disappointment. Disappointment is so easy to find but faith, hope, and love require keeping your eyes open to the Light of the World.

Drop disappointment and immediately send it away so that bitterness can’t get a foothold in your heart. Disappointment isn’t your friend. It’s a cruel inner enemy. Refuse to let it stay in your heart.

Disappointment is a reminder that self-focus is a dead-end street but that the true light of “Christ in you” is “the hope of glory.” I’ve noticed that most of my disappointments are divine course corrections that protect me from my bad choices. Every time I am disappointed, I am motivated to surrender more and more to the risen Jesus. When disappointment tries to get me stuck in self-focus, here comes Jesus with His tow truck and pulls me out!

People who find ways to greatly enjoy and appreciate where they are, what they have, and who they are around, avoid disappointment. Gratitude for all the good that God has given me washes away disappointment about what I don’t have. When disappointment tries to take away my trust in God, I look with all my heart at His faith, hope, and love.

Disappointments can be directional, instead of discouraging. Let them guide you to Christ’s better way of living and they won’t ruin your day. The point of your disappointments is to point you to Jesus. They’re calling you to an appointment with Christ. Let Him shine within you and anoint you with the ointment of His inner light.

The antidote for disappointment is the fruit of God’s Spirit and its 9 characteristics. (Galatians 5:22-23) If you will ceaselessly listen to and flow with God’s Spirit in the kayak of His presence disappointment will stay far away from you.

Disappointments look different from the perspective of the kingdom of God. “The kingdom of God is at hand.” (Mark 1:15) You don’t need to travel to God’s kingdom. It has come to you. Open up your heart to the light of King Jesus. Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

The kingdom of God has open borders. Everyone is invited to become a citizen. (Colossians 1:13)

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