First, disappointment comes when we have an expectation or hope that is not met.
Second, we all deal with disappointment (goals, grades, promotions, people, etc...)
As a Christian, I often find myself disappointed toward myself. I am disappointed that I am not maturing more quickly spiritually. That I failed again. That I disregarded the Lord's teaching. That I am not where I am supposed to be.
...that I have disappointed the One who died for me.
So, I beat myself up. I feel unworthy. I deserve whatever punishment is coming. I impose disappointment on myself that continues to build, which renders me ineffective.
In this perceived disappointment, I can run FROM my Father (our typical reaction) or run TO Him (His desire).
Here it is...
God is all knowing (Psalm 147:5). He knew me before the foundations of the world (Ephesians 1:4). Since He knows the past, present and future (Ecclesiastes 3:15) - God knew every action, thought and motive, GOOD or BAD, before they occurred.
God had no expectation that was greater than I would ever be; therefore, could never be disappointed in me!
God is not disappointed in me. (say that to yourself)
He desires His best for me, and though I may grieve Him with my choices, I have not surprised Him in any way.
In spite of His complete knowledge of me (and you), He died for our sin, was buried and was raised from the dead to prove it was all true (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Now, He offers forgiveness (past, present, future) for those who turn from their ways and surrender to His lordship. His perfect obedience is now applied to me (2 Corinthians 5:21) and I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).
I am a perfectly loved child of the King! No disappointment here!
