Devotion - January 30, 2014 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:18-25 The mini-van was loaded with the two parents and four kids, ranging in age from 3-10. The trip was a long one. Assuming good travel, it was going to take about 20 hours. After about 2 hours the 6-year-old said, Are we almost there? :-) The husband and wife glanced at each other and murmured, Patience, patience! Patience isnt the easiest thing for any of us, whether were 6 or 66. And while a cross-country trip lasts just a day, things like dealing with illness or injury or a broken relationship can last day after day after day after day. Patience, patience. For what reasons does God allow difficulties and challenges to come into our lives? One reason could be that dealing with those difficulties can teach us patience. But they also whet our appetite. It is going to be great when were released from the difficulties of this world and enter our heavenly home. It is going to be awesome to have a perfect, glorified body. It is going to be fantastic to have only perfect relationships. It will be amazing to meet Adam and Eve, Noah, Mary and Joseph. It will be wonderful to meet Jesus face-to-face! All these things will be great! Amazing! Wonderful! You will experience all of that, and more, because Jesus lived, died and rose for you! And how can it help us to know all of this about the future? It gives us patience! Yes, this world might be trying and difficult, but something amazing is coming! Kind of like that road trip was long, but we got to grandpa and grandmas house, and it was all worth it. All that we go through in this world will be worth it, too. Prayer: Lord, help me patiently await the glory which is to come. Amen. For previous devotions in this series on the book of Romans, go here. Todays Devotion is brought to you by WELS and WhatAboutJesus
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:07:54 +0000
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