For even the whole creation-all nature-

waits expectantly and longs earnestly

for God’s sons to be made known.

For the creation was subjected to futility

not because of some intentional fault on its

part, but by the will of Him

Who subjected it- yet with the hope

that creation itself will be set free

from its bondage to decay and corruption

and gain an entrance into the

glorious freedom of God’s children.

( Romans 8.19-21).

MEDITATION

Meditate on the following:

1) Hope that’s seen is not hope, because

the hoped for reality is not yet manifested.

2) Now hope does not disappoint, because

the love of God has been poured out in our

hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to

us ( Romans 5.5).

3) Nature is subjected to decay, entropy,

futility and frustration, yet awaits with eager

anticipation the manifestation of God’s children.

4) Beloved, now we are the children of God,

and it has not yet been revealed what we

shall be, but we know that when He is revealed

we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him

as He is. ( I.John 3.2).

5) When Jesus Christ is revealed, then

God’s children will also be revealed.

At that time nature will escape corruption.