Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of placing our expectations solely on God rather than on human beings, warning that reliance on the creature leads to disappointment. He reflects on the psalmist's declaration, 'My soul, wait only upon God; for my expectation is from Him,' highlighting that true fulfillment comes from trusting in God's all-sufficiency. Winslow encourages believers to adopt a posture of waiting, which signifies faith and patience, and to abandon any divided trust between God and man. He reassures that God's promises are vast and that believers should expect great things from Him, as He will never disappoint those who place their hope in Him. Ultimately, Winslow calls for an exclusive and honest trust in God, assuring that our expectations from Him will be met abundantly.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true expectation for believers should come from God rather than the world, as worldly expectations are ultimately disappointing. He encourages believers to draw from the abundant resources of God's grace and faithfulness, assuring them that God honors His promises and supplies their needs. Spurgeon highlights the hope of eternal life and the glorious expectations that await believers after death, including the promise of being welcomed into God's kingdom. He urges the faithful to live for God, glorifying Him as the source of all blessings and future glory. Ultimately, Spurgeon reassures that our expectations from God are not in vain, but filled with hope and assurance.