Days of Praise Podcast
Saints and the Universe
“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19)
This verse says that the creation itself—galaxies, the earth, and everything t... More...
- Duration:
- 2m
- Broadcast on:
- 23 Jun 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast. A daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Saints and the universe. For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God, Romans 8, 19. This verse says that the creation itself, galaxies, the earth, and everything therein expects the manifestation of the sons of God. What binds the future of the sons of God to the future of the universe? When Adam sinned, God cursed both mankind and the ground, the dirt from whence he came, and the stuff of this universe. However, just as we both suffer slavery to corruption, we have a common hope for deliverance. Prior verses in Romans 8 identify Christ followers as the children of God, who become joint heirs with Christ. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Christ already received his glorified body. While in that body, he was taken up and a cloud received him out of their sight, and he is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Jesus is in heaven for now, but promises to return. Upon Christ's ascension, the angels said, "This same Jesus, which has taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven." After he returns with all his saints, he will give his followers their own glorified bodies, and will make a new heavens and a new earth wherein dwells righteousness. In this new universe, God will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. So the whole creation groans, and travails in pain together until now, as it and we together await our glorification. We're for hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.