CHRISTIAN HOPE
Passage: Romans 8:18~30
Keyverse: 29
1. Waiting in hope (18-25)
Life in this world involves sufferings, frustration, bondage to
decay, and death (18,20,21). The creation waits in eager expectation for the
children of God to be revealed and brought into freedom and glory (19, 21).
Creation groans like a woman in labor; though it's difficult, there is hope
ahead. Christians hope for our adoption to sonship, as co-heirs with Christ.
Our bodies will be redeemed and changed.
2. Being conformed to Jesus' image (26-30)
The Spirit helps us what to hope and pray for, according to God's
will. In all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have
been called according to his purpose. Christians are all being conformed to the
image of Jesus, as members of God's family. God calls, justifies and glorifies
his children for this. This is ultimately our hope and inner longing.
Prayer: Lord, the longing of my soul is not to avoid sufferings or
live an easier life, but to be conformed to the image of Jesus. I've got a long
way to go. Thank you for calling and working in me to this end.
One Word: The hope of being conformed to Jesus' image
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