Romans 8:23-25
23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Not only does all of creation glory in us His children while waiting for all things to be made new with a certain hope, but we are so moved within while waiting. We yearn for the first fruits of the Spirit working in us to conform us to Christ until that redemption of our bodies, transformed as the Almighty’s children in His very presence past all time. This absolute hope drives us to persevere, knowing His promise is sure and the glory real. Such we were saved for, and so we live in Christ alone.
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