anticipation

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.

—Romans 8:19

There used to be a commercial set for Heinz Ketchup, with a song “anticipation” (yes, I am dating myself, it was aired 1977-79, google it!)

Do you remember the anticipation that you had as a child, waiting for Christmas? 

Our parents always told us “good things come to those who wait”.

Think of a groom waiting for his bride to come down the aisle.

Imagine parents of a child that is due to be born.

Eagerly waiting!

That's what creation, so caught up with decay, disaster, and death, is doing. . . eagerly waiting.

And what is creation waiting for so eagerly?

Our transformation and revelation as God's triumphant and glorious children.

Sounds pretty wonderful for a time and world like ours.

Have a blessed day!