What are God's expectations for us? How do we meet them? In Isaiah 5:1-2, it tells us that God (vineyard owner) had done everything possible to reap a harvest. He chose very fertile ground that would surely bring results. Then He cultivated it removing all rocks and debris. Last He made a watchtower there so He could overlook and care for the vineyard (His people). God also prepared a winepress in "expectations" that the vines would bear good fruit. GUESS WHAT? They did the opposite. The produced bad or worthless fruit. This was an analogy of disobedience. Seems to be the same in our lives as well. Vs 4 God asks "What more could I have done than I already have." The same questions can be directed to us also. God has prepared us to do His will, and that is to bear good fruit for His glory. He has given us everything we needed to succeed in bearing fruit. So what is our excuse? Read 8-14 for the consequences of disobedience. Now what can we do to fully put meeting God's expectations on the top of our list?
In Christ
David Stapp
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