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Word of God, On 4th August, 2024

God’s glory as our destiny, Lord might sanctify us from the sins

 Rm 8:18–23 NJB  In my estimation, all that we suffer in the present time is nothing in comparison with the glory which is destined to be disclosed for us, for the whole creation is waiting with eagerness for the children of God to be revealed. It was not for its own purposes that creation had frustration imposed on it, but for the purposes of him who imposed it— with the intention that the whole creation itself might be freed from its slavery to corruption and brought into the same glorious freedom as the children of God. We are well aware that the whole creation, until this time, has been groaning in labour pains. And not only that: we too, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we are groaning inside ourselves, waiting with eagerness for our bodies to be set free. 

  Our current pain is insignificant compared to the immense blessings bestowed upon us by our Lord. The Lord has disclosed His destiny to us, and the entire creation is ready to see God's grandeur. The reason God imposes dissatisfaction on us is to release us from the slavery of sin. God desires that we be free of the corruption that pervades today's world. Similarly, God desires that all of creation be free of the taint brought on by evil intents to destroy everything. The whole creation was burdened with evil intentions and natural inclinations, moaning in misery and yearning with God for eternal freedom.