When Anticipation Becomes Reality

A 25 year old, single male waits to embark on a new journey to South Africa

A bride walks slowly in tears. Waited 6 years to say I do.

A married couple waits for their newborn baby. The wait continues, until March.

A church of 1000 members waits for the arrival of a new building.

We are, or will have anticipation for something, or someone. But when it, becomes a reality. That's when the magic happens. Over the last year. I have been able to see people's anticipation become a reality. Whether their newlyweds, expecting parents, or a missionary. The wait is what develops the character. We are never, fully prepared for what we are anticipating. Patience and understanding, are essential ingredients to this whole process.

We have different anticipations. Anticipations can also be negative. But let's focus on the positive. Its been amazing to see the different reactions when, it all becomes reality. The tears, the smiles, and all the energy surrounding the whole situation. It truly has been fun to watch. Anticipation is a process, but its not always a long process. Matter of fact the switch to anticipation to reality can happen in a matter of hours, minutes, or seconds.

One thing that stood out to me. Is the different ways, each individual handled the whole process. They became more focused, a lot more secure with who they are. The process helped them mature, to understand what the reality may be like.

But when the anticipation became reality. All of them were very pleased. Once the reality starts, it does not end the journey of anticipation. Once anticipation becomes reality, we set our sights to something else.

We will always have anticipation among us.

I have anticipated many things. We wait for those milestone moments like marriage, sport events, seeing family, or traveling to a foreign country. Whatever it is, anticipation is a great teacher.

Anticipation effects everyone. What are you anticipating? When its becomes a reality, how will you respond?