Creation Groans

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (Romans 8:18-23 ESV)

In the past few months, we have seen the “groaning” of creation in the examples of volcanic activity in the Philipines and earthquakes in Malawi and Haiti. This “groaning” is the desire of the creation longing to be reunited with the Creator just as those who believe that He is returning long to be reunited with our Lord and Savior.
To this end, we groan together in anticipation that one day soon we will be set free from the bondage of sin and slavery. To this end, we believe in the gospel and the transformational power that it has in our lives will manifest itself in a New Heavens and a New Earth. To this end, we groan and we abide in Him to live our day to day lives.
With the needs in Haiti and around the world, there are others who can use our help. The gospel in us has created a generosity that tries to mirror the generosity of grace provided by our God. Share generously with those in need. There are many reputable agencies with which to give through. One such group is the SDB United Relief Fund.

SDB United Relief Fund

PO Box 1678

Janesville WI 53547

May our prayers continue unceasingly to convict us of the part we need to play in this natural disaster.