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Romans 8:29 - Gods One Great Goal for You to Become Like Christ.

Romans 8:29 (NLT) For God knew his people in 
advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so 
that his Son would be the firstborn among many 
brothers and sisters.  

Romans 8:29 (MSG) God knew what he was doing 
from the very beginning. He decided from the 
outset to shape the lives of those who love him 
along the same lines as the life of his Son. The 
Son stands first in the line of humanity he 
restored. We see the original and intended shape of 
our lives there in him.  

Romans 8:29 (TLB) For from the very 
beginning God decided that those who came to him - and 
all along he knew who would - should become like 
his Son, so that his Son would be the First, 
with many brothers. 

COMMENTARY PEARLS

God's One Great Goal
   What is God's great goal in the universe 
to which His energies are devoted? We have it 
in our text for today. The Living Bible puts 
this best, and I have no hesitation in saying 
that although it is not regarded as a true 
translation (it is, rather, a paraphrase), its rendering 
of Romans 8:29 is one of the most exciting 
things I have ever read. This is what it says: "For 
from the very beginning God decided that those 
who came to him  should become like his Son." 
God's great energy and wisdom, working on behalf 
of all Christians, is directed to making us 
like His Son Jesus Christ. Of course this purpose 
will only be fully realized in the world to come, 
but while we are here, He is pursuing this same 
purpose nevertheless.  
   It is only when we comprehend this that 
we will be able to understand the purpose that 
lies behind all our trials and difficulties. 
Romans 8:28 - "We know that all things work 
together for the good of those who love God" - must 
be read in connection with Romans 8:29. Because 
God is committed to making us like His Son, His 
wisdom goes to work on every trial that comes our 
way in order to bring from it something that 
will enrich our character and make us more like 
Jesus Christ.  
   Infinite power is ruled by infinite 
wisdom. He could deliver us and make our lives 
comfortable, but in a fallen world this is not the best 
purpose. Understanding this is crucial if we are to 
live our lives the way God desires.  
   Father, forgive me that so often my goals 
are diametrically opposed to Yours. Help me 
bring my goals in line with Your goals. I shall 
need Your help to adjust. Whatever happens, keep 
me ever moving toward becoming more and more 
like Jesus. Amen. [Every Day With Jesus Bible 
with Selwyn Hughes devotional] 

Youre Called to Become Like Christ
   Most of us had big dreams when we were 
young. We wanted to become something great. Maybe 
it was a baseball player or a ballerina or the 
president. 
   For most of us, that dream looks a bit 
different today. In fact, you may even think youve 
missed out, that you didnt become what you hoped 
to become. 
   But heres something you need to know: 
You have been called to become something 
significant. Or more precisely, youve been called to 
become like someone significant. 
   The Bible says, God knew his people in 
advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so 
that his Son would be the firstborn among many 
brothers and sisters (Romans 8:29 NLT). 
   Youre called to become like Jesus. 
That doesnt mean youre going to become like 
a god. Well never be little mini-gods. 
Thats not going to happen. 
   But God does want you to become godly - 
to become like him. He wants you to take on the 
characteristics of Jesus, who is loving, joyful, peaceful, 
patient, kind, self-controlled, and gentle (you may 
recognize these as some of the fruit of the Spirit 
found in Galatians 5:22-23). 
   Will that kind of growth happen 
overnight? Absolutely not. Will it happen easily? 
Nope. 
   But youll get there.
   The Bible promises us this: I am 
certain that God, who began the good work within 
you, will continue his work until it is finally 
finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns 
(Philippians 1:6 NLT). 
   Next time you think about the fruit of 
the Spirit and get discouraged at how far you 
still have to go, remember this: God isnt 
finished with you yet! He is still working to make 
you more like Jesus. [Daily Devotional by Rick 
Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS SUBJECT


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20181101-1138.html 

EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES ON 28 REVELATIONS OF 
JESUS 

1st of 28: Divine Dining: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_7j1QIKqmY 

2nd of 28: Pictures of the Divine: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNI-OQ7-eQ 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs