2 May 2026
Paul ends where all true theology must end, worship. After speaking of God’s power, God’s wisdom, and God’s gospel, he rises in praise, “to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to him be the glory forever. Amen” (Romans 16:27). This is not a decorative ending. It is the destination. Mark Penrith said, “God strengthens the unstable through the gospel of His Son… and all of it resolves into the weight of His name.” Behold the great aim. Not merely our peace, but His praise.
Paul says, “to him be the glory forever.” Glory belongs to Him alone. Not borrowed glory. Not fading glory. Eternal glory. Mark said, “The glory of God does not rise and set like a sun. It abides. Unbroken. Unending.” That changes how we think about life. We often pursue comfort as though it were the highest good. Yet God strengthens His people for something greater. For worship. For wonder. For His name to be prized above all.
And this exposes our false comforts. Reputation can become a refuge. Success can become a saviour. Control can become an idol. Yet these things wobble. They cannot bear the weight of your soul. Mark warned us, “Stop leaning on what wobbles.” That is searching counsel. Identify one false comfort you lean on for significance. Name it honestly before the Lord. Lay it down. Ask God to make His glory your chief pursuit.
Mark said, “Your good is not the final destination. God’s glory is.” That does not diminish your joy. It secures it. Because when His glory becomes your aim, even ordinary moments become acts of worship. Work becomes stewardship. Parenting becomes discipleship. Trials become occasions for trust. Life becomes doxology.
And bring that praise into your home. At bedtime ask your children, How did we see God’s goodness today? Keep it simple. A kindness received. A prayer answered. Daily bread provided. End the day in praise. Mark said, “We sign our names to this with our very breath.” Amen indeed.
And ask yourself this question. What would change if God’s glory, rather than your comfort, became your chief aim this week? Your prayers might deepen. Your fears might shrink. Your obedience might quicken.
“To him be the glory forever.” This is where Romans lands. This is where the steady soul rests.
Lord, turn our hearts from fading comforts to Your eternal glory, and teach us to live for the praise of Your great name. Amen.