For the creation was subjected to futility,
not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the
creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the
glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation
groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we
also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within
ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
– Romans 8.20-23
Waiting. Groan. I hate it. I think I may have mentioned that
before. We start being told to wait when we are children and it just gets worse
as the years roll by.
But waiting is much more than standing in a post office
queue or being stuck in traffic. Waiting is a spiritual matter. It good to learn to wait. They that wait on the Lord
will renew their strength. I will wait for the God of my salvation. Wait on the
Lord, be of good courage.
Waiting is better when we remember that there is a reward at
the end.
The world is eagerly awaiting something better. It is
groaning for that day. It is going to happen. One day there will be a new heaven
and a new earth. The world is groaning and creaking as it awaits the glorious
liberty that the believer has.
But we too are groaning within ourselves while we await all
that God has in store for us. The great truth is that there is still more in
store for us. One day our adoption will be complete and perfect. One day our
redemption will be total.
Sure, it is going to be tough in the meantime. It may involve
a lot of pain and trials and groaning. But one day it will be all over. Those
who have been adopted into God’s family through faith in Christ will receive
the fullness of the blessings of our adoption. Our redemption will be complete
when sin is totally vanquished.
Oh what a day!
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