God’s ultimate purpose is not redemption in itself, but praise of His glorious name through redemption. The Westminster Catechism says that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. This is why we were created, but sin got in the way. Sin cut us off from God so we could no longer enjoy Him and were unable to glorify Him. Through redemption in Christ, we come to see our sin and rely on Jesus. Through Christ, our relationship with God is restored, and as we grow in our knowledge and love for Him, we begin to glorify Him and praise His name for who He is and what He has done for us. When we see how blessed we are because of God’s love for us, we cannot help but shout praises to the Lord. Do your praise the Lord for all He has done for you? Do you glorify Him and praise His name daily or do you take it for granted?
