Romanse 8:18-25
The debasement of humanity in the garden has resulted in the corruption of all of creation. At some level, creation herself is aware of its corruption. Creation recognizes that its fate and freedom is directly tied to the fate of the glorified children of God. Therefore creation longs for humanity’s renewal.
Both man and creation have been brought low against our wills, but according to the will of God.
Unregenerate humanity groans in unison with creation, instinctively realizing that they are made for something greater.
We who are led by the Spirit also groan, even though we have the proof of the glory of God within us. We too hope and eagerly await the finalization of our adoption. The redemption of our sin-sick bodies to the holy and liberated state which is our inheritance.
Even so, come Lord Jesus!