Earthquakes, Volcano Rumblings/Eruptions, Flooding, Tornadoes, Etc. These are all signs of the time in which we live. In the face of such uncertainty one thing is for sure: the earth is only doing what Scripture says she will do - "groans and labors with birth pangs..." (Romans 8:22). I don't believe in "Global Warming" because it is a MYTH but I do believe in "Global Groaning" because it is a fact stated in God's Word.
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits 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; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body." Romans 8:19-23
What a thought! Creation waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
It's hard to put this into words. Can you imagine that every time the Gospel is shared that the earth bends her ears to hear the results? Or can you imagine that the earth groans even louder in those places where the Gospel has not invaded?
From the fall of man until now the earth has been under subjection to the same corruption that we face. The earth is slowly dying - just as you and I - until the day she can be delivered and set free.
What are we waiting for? Let's join God in the mission of seeing the sons/daughters of God revealed in the earth. Now is not the time to wait. There is no better opportunity than now for us to be involved in the work of the Gospel.
I started thinking about this yesterday evening. As final preparations are made for PBC's 1st mission trip of the year (Alaska), I found out that Mount Redoubt has been rumbling. Immediately this portion of Scripture came to mind. Oh, how Mount Redoubt awaits the revealing of the sons of God in Alaska.
Please pray for the team that heads out on Friday. Pray for their usefulness in the Kingdom. Pray that God will begin to prepare the hearts of the Native Alaskans. Pray for a harvest. There is a lot of work to be done, however, God is already at work. This Arctic Mission Team will simply be joining God in what He is already doing in the state.
And while you are praying for this team and their work. Pray that God will begin to move in your own heart. This portion of Romans also speaks about the groaning within ourselves. The Spirit of God should be moving us to compassion and intercession for the lost around us! Do you groan for those in your life who do not know Jesus?
May each of us join in the resounding song "Jesus SAVES! Jesus SAVES!"
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