oRead Acts 12:1-11. 12:11: "the expectation of the Jewish people."

Expectations can bring disappointment when we set our hearts on them. The Jews expected to be pleased again (v3).  They expected Peter to die as had James (v2).  They expected a "trouble free Passover" (v4).  They expected Herod to do all the dirty work (v1).  This must have seemed the perfect plan.  But one must remember that expectations are not "deed accomplished."  They failed to account for the constant prayer of a loving church (v5).  They did not account for a delivering God (v11).  We must not proceed with expectations but must yield these to God so that we remain in His will.  Note that Peter was not expecting an angel, but got one.  The praying church was not expecting Peter but got him (v16).  And Herod expected to live in wealth and peace but died instead (v23).  Yield everything to God, especially your expectations.