Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Good news is coming

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 glorious freedom of the children of God. Romans 8:20-21

As a consequence of his disobedience, Adam and all to come must work for food and livelihood from the cursed ground. However, with God’s grace, there is good news; the curse is not permanent. There is hope (v 21). The day is coming when the created order will be set free from its curse. It will share in “the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” As Adam’s sin brought the curse of death to the universe, the day is coming when God’s glorious Kingdom will set (2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1).