Romans 8:18-21
Whenever I had previously read about "creation being subject to futility", I only thought of inanimate creation...that's why trees die, that's why glaciers melt, that's why earthquakes and forest fires happen. This morning it struck me that I am also creation, and I am also subject to futility. Hmm...that makes sense given the frustrating last two weeks of my life. Cheater notes say that futility refers to the inability of all of creation (including me, I take it) to entirely fulfull God's original purpose because of man's sin. So three thoughts to carry with me into this day:
1. I should not be surprised when life seems completely futile--it's part of the effect of sin and under God's control (v.20). That realization can help stop the snowballing effect that Scott mentioned last night.
2. I should not lose heart when life is futile--v.18 reminds me that the sufferings of the present can't compare with the glories of what God will reveal (both in heaven and on earth). Realizing life's frustrations should immediately trigger the counter-thought of the glories God has in store.
3. In contrast to the "bondage of corruption" from sin...there is "glorious liberty" in being a child of God (v.21).
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Amen, great reminders. . . personally, I love to think about the freedom from sin and death Christ provides.
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