Paul declares in Romans 8:18-25 that present sufferings cannot compare to the coming glory. Creation itself groans under the weight of human sin, waiting eagerly for God's children to be revealed. This isn't about human progress or evolution making things better, but about God's plan to completely remake all creation. The sufferings we experience now are like birth pangs leading to the glorious revelation of God's kingdom. When Christ returns, He will establish His perfect reign and create a new heaven and earth where God dwells with His people forever.