Firstfruits Of The Spirit

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children 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 freedom and glory 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 to sonship, 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 they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:18-25

Although we have complete freedom to make our own decisions, none of our life strategies matter very much, compared to what God will do with our lives. His superior skills will make sure we serve His needs, no matter what the sinful things we do are.

God grants us the freedom to rebel against His original design, but even as we do so we end up serving His eventual goal of restoration.

With God, victory is assured, no matter how the board of life may look at any given moment.

When we can’t see God’s hand, we can trust His heart.

Our Daily Bread – August 5, 2015