When the Present and Future Meet

Pain and disappointment can make God’s promised future hard to imagine. Romans 8 places present suffering beside the glory God will reveal as He frees creation from decay and renews His children. Redemption centres on being with Christ, whose death and resurrection have dealt with human failure and brought strangers into God’s family. The Holy Spirit helps believers in weakness and prayer, giving a first taste of the coming renewal so they can wait with patient, joyful hope. Bible Reference: Romans 8:18–27 Preacher: KJ Tromp