Thursday, October 31, 2024

Why God Created Everything - John Piper

 Observation from John Piper (2006)....

"God created the world to exhibit the fullness of His glory in the God-centered joy of His people."

                   (To display His glory through our joy!?!)

Four hundred years earlier theologians wrote this as the first teaching in the Westminster Catechism --

Question #1: What is the chief end of man?

Answer: The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

 I love the consistency of these statements - God created everything to joyfully display His glory...forever!

Peter says it's "joy unspeakable and full of glory" - GOD'S glory!

I find these thoughts so exciting! How does God display His glory? Through the joy of His people! WOW!

Psalm 104:33 -- "I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my mediation be pleasing to Him as I rejoice in the LORD."

Let's exhibit His glory everywhere we go today!


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