Romans 8:19-25

Romans 8:19-25  For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.  For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 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.  For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.  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.  For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?  But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

With the fall of Adam and Eve the magnificent creation of God fell into the bondage of corruption.  Saints as well as unbelievers are also subjected to the corruption and decay of their bodies.  It is with hope that Saints were saved and it is with hope and patience that Saints look forward to the new heaven and earth that will one day reveal the sons of God.  Praise God that he will wipe away every tear when the creation is made perfect and without corruption.