As We Wait

Romans 8:20-23 (ESV Strong's)

20 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. 23 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.

Creation will be finished with the redemption of the bodies of those who have received the firstfruits of the Spirit. The glory of the children of God will be revealed as the sons of God. The harvest will be reaped and what began with the planting of the Spirit will yield the full measure of the work of Christ. We in the body of Christ will be made in His image.