Ever wondered what is happening in the world today? The crazy weather had brought along drought conditions in certain parts USA, Australia, India and North Korea while there are storms causing huge amounts of flooding in Japan, China and last year in Thailand (north of Bangkok City). The world indeed is experiencing global warming and the weather pattern could not be trusted any more.
In fact London is currently experiencing one of its coldest summers in its history. My wife and I were in London for almost one month between end April and end May 2012 and out of the 26 days there, we hardly had sunny weather save probably two or at most three days and the daily temperature was between 18C and 6C and that was supposed to be middle Spring when flowers were starting to bloom but due to the cold weather, we could not see many flowers. And it is not much better at the moment. Over this coming weekend, the Summer Olympics will be declared open in London and will run from July 27 till August 10. With temperatures expected to hover around 18C (highest), I think it is time to not call it Summer Olympic but maybe Autumn Olympics.
So, what can we say about the weather? Are we going to see improving weather patterns ahead or have to be prepared for even worse and deteriorating weather conditions? I would love to have improving conditions but alas, the entire Earth is now moaning and groaning as if it is in labor pains and it is awaiting the revealing of the sons of God. When Adam fell he handed over the dominion of this Earth to the devil who now has control over what we are now experiencing.
However, as believers in Christ Jesus, we have the power to overcome the devil. When Christ died on the cross and paid the price for our redemption, He defeated the devil and restored what was lost during the Fall.
We, who believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, are the sons and daughters of Abba God and are the joint heirs with Christ in the Kingdom of God.
That, to me, is what the 'revealing of the sons of God' means. Paul also reminds us that we are MORE than conquerors in Christ. Christ conquered and we divide the spoils of His conquest.
Come, let us do our part and declare Christ crucified, Christ risen and Christ returning.
In fact London is currently experiencing one of its coldest summers in its history. My wife and I were in London for almost one month between end April and end May 2012 and out of the 26 days there, we hardly had sunny weather save probably two or at most three days and the daily temperature was between 18C and 6C and that was supposed to be middle Spring when flowers were starting to bloom but due to the cold weather, we could not see many flowers. And it is not much better at the moment. Over this coming weekend, the Summer Olympics will be declared open in London and will run from July 27 till August 10. With temperatures expected to hover around 18C (highest), I think it is time to not call it Summer Olympic but maybe Autumn Olympics.
So, what can we say about the weather? Are we going to see improving weather patterns ahead or have to be prepared for even worse and deteriorating weather conditions? I would love to have improving conditions but alas, the entire Earth is now moaning and groaning as if it is in labor pains and it is awaiting the revealing of the sons of God. When Adam fell he handed over the dominion of this Earth to the devil who now has control over what we are now experiencing.
However, as believers in Christ Jesus, we have the power to overcome the devil. When Christ died on the cross and paid the price for our redemption, He defeated the devil and restored what was lost during the Fall.
We, who believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, are the sons and daughters of Abba God and are the joint heirs with Christ in the Kingdom of God.
Romans 8:12-22.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.The scriptures remind us that the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God (verse 19). What does that mean? What can we, who are the children of God, do? For a start, I believe that we have a job to do - declare the finished work of Christ at the cross; that will remind the devil that he no longer has the dominion over this Earth.
That, to me, is what the 'revealing of the sons of God' means. Paul also reminds us that we are MORE than conquerors in Christ. Christ conquered and we divide the spoils of His conquest.
Come, let us do our part and declare Christ crucified, Christ risen and Christ returning.
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