On many occasions, I find myself asking the question, “How was it that so many of the Jewish people did not understand who Jesus truly was?” When one compares the Old Testament prophecies to the life of Jesus, the fulfillment of those prophecies jumps off the page. So, how did they miss it? In one simple word, expectations. Over the years, numerous expectations developed, so when Jesus appeared and did not meet those expectations, many could not see how he was their long-awaited Messiah. What expectations do we place on God that blinds us from being able to recognize him in our lives?
Expectations Blind Us
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