Romans Reading 8.7

18I am convinced that any suffering we endure is less than nothing compared to the magnitude of glory that is about to be unveiled within us. 19The entire universe is standing on tiptoe, yearning to see the unveiling of God’s glorious sons and daughters! 20For against its will the universe itself has had to endure the empty futility resulting from the consequences of human sin. But now, with eager expectation, 21all creation longs for freedom from its slavery to decay and to experience with us the wonderful freedom coming to God’s children