DDD: Groaning for Glory: When Creation Reminds You This Isn’t Heaven Yet

A Devotion for your drive into work:  What if the constant breakdowns in your day—the glitches at work, the weeds in your plans, the tension in Olympia—were not proof that God has abandoned Washington, but proof that this world is not your final home? What if every frustration, from busted budgets to broken relationships, was actually creation itself groaning and reminding you that heaven is real, better, and coming? In this devotional, we will stop expecting utopia on a cursed earth, reset our expectations, and learn to steward creation without worshiping it, as we eagerly wait for the glory that will be revealed in the sons and daughters of God. This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Romans 8:18–22 to show that present suffering, personal and cultural, cannot compare with the coming glory God will reveal in His people. It explains how all creation has been subjected to futility since the fall in Genesis 3, groaning like childbirth and longing to be set free into the freedom of the glory of the children of God, while believers look forward to a new heaven and new earth where righteousness dwells. Listeners are urged to adjust their expectations in the public square, recognizing that projects, policies, and relationships will be marked by frustration in this fallen world, yet to respond in hope, holiness, and perseverance as they defend and advance biblical values in Washington We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/