"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT OUR GREAT GOD"

"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT OUR GREAT GOD"

Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Some explanatory thought, application, questions, and a prayer:

Paul is concluding his teaching about the the Grace of God in and through Jesus Christ, and the people of Israel.
He spent three chapters ( 9-11 ) dealing with this subject. And, what a glorious ending we have here in verse 36. It's filled with many truths about our God, and what that means to us as His children.

1. Everything comes from our God.
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Our God is the source of all things. As the verse states "of Him and through Him and to Him are all things"
He is above all, He is before all. How great is our God.

2. Everything exists by His power.
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

God is all powerful. That's how the Bible describes Him. We use the word "Omnipotent" when saying that God is all powerful.
And all powerful He is. So powerful that everything that exists, exists because of His power.
He is responsible for all things that exists.

3. Everything is intended for His glory.
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Not only have all things come from Him, and exist because of His great power, but all things are intended for His glory.
He is our creator and we were created for Him. This explains what our purpose in life is. It's for Him. God made us for Himself.
And, when we begin living our lives in accordance with His purpose, our lives are transformed into the image of Christ, and our lives begin to reflect our wonderful God. We become living witnesses of our God. We become filled with a peace and joy and hope that we cannot find anywhere else in the world.

4. Everything will be to His glory forever and forever.
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

We live in the now, but will live on past the now into the future which is called the hereafter. While here we are created for Him and are to give Him glory, but we will also give Him glory forever and forever.

This life is very very short. But once we leave here and enter into the next life we enter into the greatest blessing that is available to man. So we can have a fulfilling life here as we line up our wills with God living for Him, and we will continue once we leave here and meet God face to face. What a glorious future awaits us.

Some questions:

1. How often do you think about why God created you?

2. How does it affect you when you realize that God has a purpose for you?

3. What happens to you as you yield yourself to God and His purpose for your life?

4. What words would you use to describe the blessings of living for God as He intended you to live?

5. Would you affirm your purpose in life today to the Lord, telling Him you want to live for Him, and to know Him?

A prayer:

Father what wonderful truths are contained in this verse.
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Thank You for loving us so. And thank You for showing us that we have a God given purpose in our lives. It's You. It's living for You. And it's not only to know You, but to make You known to the world we live in. Please empower us with the Holy Spirit, and help us to live in accordance with Your perfect will for us today. In Jesus name, amen.

Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.