2. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. Romans 8:18-19 ESV

3. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. Romans 8:20-22 ESV

4. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:23-25 ESV

5. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 ESV

6. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:28-29 ESV

7. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Romans 8:30 ESV

8. Suffering is real. But so is Heaven.
Romans 8:18-30: “The Hope of Glory”
Suffering is real. But so is Heaven.
(Vs.18)

9. But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV

10. II. Hold fast to the hope of our final redemption.
Romans 8:18-30: “The Hope of Glory”
II. Hold fast to the hope of our final redemption.
(Vs 23-25)

11. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:20-21 ESV

12. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:1-2 ESV

13. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4 ESV

14. Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)
How to Find Hope in a World Filled with Struggles:
Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)

15. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 ESV

16. Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)
How to Find Hope in a World Filled with Struggles:
Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)
Trust in His perfect will (vs 28)

17. “Everything is needful that he sends; nothing can be needful that he withholds.” - John Newton (18th Century Pastor & Hymn-Writer)

18. Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)
How to Find Hope in a World Filled with Struggles:
Turn to the Lord in confidence (vs 26-27)
Trust in His perfect will (vs 28)
Be reminded of your privileged position (vs )

19. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Ephesians 1:4-6 ESV