Our Ultimate Purpose!
"And we know that all things work
together for good to those who love
God, to those who are the called
according to His purpose."
Romans 8: 28
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
was written in 1646–1647 in an effort
to reform the Church of England.
The first question and answer are noteworthy:
Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy
him forever. Today, we might say, “What is God’s
purpose for man?”
The Bible answers that in Romans 8:28-29.
Verse 28 says that God causes
everything
in our life to work together for good for those
“called according to His purpose.” And verse
29 identifies God’s purpose: “to be conformed
to the image of His Son.”
God uses everything
in the Christian’s life to fulfill
the ultimate purpose of conforming us to the image
of
Christ. That truth sustains and sees us through
difficult times. Memorizing Romans 8:28-29 when
life is calm is a way to prepare for troubles yet to
come.
If you are in a time of trouble today,
remember that God will use this time
to make you more like Christ.
"Cry for grace from God
to see God’s purpose
in every trial."
Charles Spurgeon
