A Sure Hope in a World of Suffering

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. - Romans 8:18–19 (ESV) One of the biggest obstacles for many when considering Christianity is the pain and suffering that we see around us. Globally we see and read about famines, wars, or worse. But most of us identify with this painful world in much more personal ways. Our lives seem like a trail of suffering and pain punctuated with only brief, fleeting moments of joy. So when Christians describe God as good and filled with love for us, I can understand the discontinuity this presents. This week Paul addresses not only our personal distress but the global pain. And in fact, in one aspect he points to God as the cause of this futility. But it is meaningless. Take a few minutes to read through Romans 8. Slow down and focus on the last half (Romans 8:18-39). And join us this Sunday as we unpack it.