Patiently Waiting
Romans 8: 22-25 (NIV)
"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."
There are many traditions to choose from when it comes to celebrating Christmas. When I was growing up the tradition in my family was to open presents on Christmas Eve. However, since Dad worked for the airlines, this was subject to change because of shift work.
One particular Christmas Eve, Dad did have to work the swing shift. This would require that we open our Christmas presents on Christmas morning - something that would take a lot of getting used to.
There was a small chance that dad might get off early but we were not to count on it. Later that evening, I somehow sensed that someone was standing in the doorway. I don't know how long Dad had been there, but when I saw him.......
This same type of hope is found on a greater scale in Psalm 33 starting in verse 20.
"We wait in hope for the LORD ; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD , even as we put our hope in you."
We have the same hope in Jesus Christ. We can see it in Philippians 3 beginning in verse 20.
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."
There are many traditions to choose from when it comes to celebrating Christmas. When I was growing up the tradition in my family was to open presents on Christmas Eve. However, since Dad worked for the airlines, this was subject to change because of shift work.
One particular Christmas Eve, Dad did have to work the swing shift. This would require that we open our Christmas presents on Christmas morning - something that would take a lot of getting used to.
There was a small chance that dad might get off early but we were not to count on it. Later that evening, I somehow sensed that someone was standing in the doorway. I don't know how long Dad had been there, but when I saw him.......
This same type of hope is found on a greater scale in Psalm 33 starting in verse 20.
"We wait in hope for the LORD ; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD , even as we put our hope in you."
We have the same hope in Jesus Christ. We can see it in Philippians 3 beginning in verse 20.
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
posted by Glen at 8:33 AM
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