22 We know that until now, the whole creation has been groaning as with the pains of childbirth; 23 and not only it, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we continue waiting eagerly to be made sons — that is, to have our whole bodies redeemed and set free. 24 It was in this hope that we were saved. But if we see what we hope for, it isn’t hope — after all, who hopes for what he already sees?25 But if we continue hoping for something we don’t see, then we still wait eagerly for it, with perseverance.
- Romans 8:22-25
- Romans 8:22-25
All creation is groaning. Groans are sounds that come from deep pain or despair. Why does Paul say that the whole creation is groaning as if it was a woman about to give birth? It is groaning for GOD's total rulership on earth, GOD's glory to cover the entire Universe. Do you have these kinds of groans? Do you ever feel dissatisfied with life? Then you are one that is longing for perfection and idealism that can only be attained when GOD's Kingdom will fully reign in the entire creation and all His follwers will receive complete sonship where our bodies are no longer human imperfect bodies bound to sin but glorified bodies that make us perfect beings.
There will always be trouble in this world, regardless whether you are a follower of Yeshua or not, whether you are a child of GOD or someone godless, you will face troubles that each person will have to face on earth. But what every child of GOD has that nobody else could never have if they do not have GOD is the shining hope and resting peace that they can hold on to that keeps them strong and keeps them going, regardless of the troubles they are facing. This kind of hope will sustain children of the light to perservere, to continue, to never give up and follow their LORD Yeshua to the very end even unto death because GOD's promise is the only certain thing we could ever hold on to in this world. Security is found not in wealth, not in family, not even our deepest relationships could ever compare to the promises of GOD in our lives. It is the hope of Yeshua's glorious return for His bride - His followers and the promise that one day we will be together with the LORD GOD in a perfect world forever safe, secure and beyond enormous joy. What is your hope?
