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MESSAGE OVERVIEW
What happens when life does not unfold the way you believed it would? In this Worldwide Prayer message, Rafael Rupert walks through the story of two disappointed disciples on the road to Emmaus whose expectations of Jesus had fallen apart. Through Scripture and a deeply personal story of an anniversary trip disrupted by a serious injury, he explores the difference between trusting God only when life goes according to plan and trusting Him even when it does not. Jesus does not abandon us in our disappointment. He draws near, walks with us through our questions, opens His Word, and patiently leads us from assumptions into a clearer revelation of who He truly is. This message is an invitation to release the conditions you may have placed on God, welcome the Holy Spirit into your pain, and discover a faith that can endure uncertainty because Jesus is present with you in it.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:35 From Expectations to Revelation
03:03 Jesus Meets Two Disappointed Disciples
07:24 When Our Expectations of God Fall Apart
09:44 A Dream Vacation Takes a Painful Turn
12:24 Can You Trust God When Life Hurts?
15:27 Jesus Draws Near to Those Who Walk Away
17:15 Letting Scripture Correct Our Expectations
19:32 Opening the Door to a Deeper Revelation
21:54 Surrendering Disappointment and Finding Peace
24:27 A Time of Reflection and Communion
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
The Worldwide Prayers is a moment of prayer, renewal, and spiritual focus in the middle of the week. Held at Summit International School of Ministry, the Bible School of Times Square Church, this gathering helps you pause, seek God, and be strengthened through worship, Scripture, and prayer. This is not just another service. It is an invitation to bring your burdens, your questions, and your need for direction before Jesus, believing that He still speaks, restores, and leads His people. The Worldwide Prayer Meeting is held each week at Summit International School of Ministry, the Bible School of Times Square Church. To learn more about Summit, visit: summitpa.org
LINKS
Website: https://tsc.nyc/
FOLLOW
Instagram: @timessquarechurch
ABOUT TIMES SQUARE CHURCH NYC
Times Square Church is a welcoming, multicultural church in the heart of New York City, founded by David Wilkerson. If you’re looking for a church, you’ll find a place centered on the Gospel of Jesus, passionate worship, and a real sense of community where you can grow in faith, find purpose, and belong.
GIVE https://tsc.nyc/give/
#TimesSquareChurch
#WorldwidePrayer
#FromExpectationsToRevelation
#FaithInHardTimes
#TrustingGod
#UnmetExpectations
#RoadToEmmaus
#JesusDrawsNear
#SpiritualTransformation
#HolySpirit
#HopeInDisappointment
#UrbanFaith
If you’ve just made a decision to be born again, please respond here: bit.ly/ConnectwithTSC
Start your journey with us.
Watch Times Square Church: youtube.com/@TimesSquareChurch
Listen to Times Square Church: https://sermons.tsc.nyc
Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@TimesSquareChurch?sub_confirmation=1
MESSAGE OVERVIEW
What happens when life does not unfold the way you believed it would? In this Worldwide Prayer message, Rafael Rupert walks through the story of two disappointed disciples on the road to Emmaus whose expectations of Jesus had fallen apart. Through Scripture and a deeply personal story of an anniversary trip disrupted by a serious injury, he explores the difference between trusting God only when life goes according to plan and trusting Him even when it does not. Jesus does not abandon us in our disappointment. He draws near, walks with us through our questions, opens His Word, and patiently leads us from assumptions into a clearer revelation of who He truly is. This message is an invitation to release the conditions you may have placed on God, welcome the Holy Spirit into your pain, and discover a faith that can endure uncertainty because Jesus is present with you in it.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:35 From Expectations to Revelation
03:03 Jesus Meets Two Disappointed Disciples
07:24 When Our Expectations of God Fall Apart
09:44 A Dream Vacation Takes a Painful Turn
12:24 Can You Trust God When Life Hurts?
15:27 Jesus Draws Near to Those Who Walk Away
17:15 Letting Scripture Correct Our Expectations
19:32 Opening the Door to a Deeper Revelation
21:54 Surrendering Disappointment and Finding Peace
24:27 A Time of Reflection and Communion
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
The Worldwide Prayers is a moment of prayer, renewal, and spiritual focus in the middle of the week. Held at Summit International School of Ministry, the Bible School of Times Square Church, this gathering helps you pause, seek God, and be strengthened through worship, Scripture, and prayer. This is not just another service. It is an invitation to bring your burdens, your questions, and your need for direction before Jesus, believing that He still speaks, restores, and leads His people. The Worldwide Prayer Meeting is held each week at Summit International School of Ministry, the Bible School of Times Square Church. To learn more about Summit, visit: summitpa.org
LINKS
Website: https://tsc.nyc/
FOLLOW
Instagram: @timessquarechurch
ABOUT TIMES SQUARE CHURCH NYC
Times Square Church is a welcoming, multicultural church in the heart of New York City, founded by David Wilkerson. If you’re looking for a church, you’ll find a place centered on the Gospel of Jesus, passionate worship, and a real sense of community where you can grow in faith, find purpose, and belong.
GIVE https://tsc.nyc/give/
#TimesSquareChurch
#WorldwidePrayer
#FromExpectationsToRevelation
#FaithInHardTimes
#TrustingGod
#UnmetExpectations
#RoadToEmmaus
#JesusDrawsNear
#SpiritualTransformation
#HolySpirit
#HopeInDisappointment
#UrbanFaith
