Living Life On Purpose
Hebrews 5:8 (NKJV)
8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.
If John 3:16 is the most recognisable verse in the Bible, then Romans 8:28 must be a close second.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Living Life On Purpose
Christians love this verse because it says that everything, the good and the bad. Everything that happens in our lives will be used by God for a good purpose.
While this may be comforting Romans 8:28 doesn’t tell us what the good purpose is, but we are told in the next verse Romans 8:29 (NKJV)
29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. God’s purpose is to make us look more like His son.
Our lives follow the same pattern of testing that Jesus followed. He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8 (NKJV)
Our purpose is to obey God, as Jesus did. As we trusted obey Him, we will begin to look more and more like His son.
Whether this day is Good or Bad in your sight, it has moved you closer to the image of Jesus, which is right where He wants you today.
Its time to start Living Life On Purpose
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Reverend Gary Hoban
Reverend Gary Hoban is the Founder and Director of Refinery Life Australia Limited, an Australian Christian ministry committed to equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for the nations through biblical teaching, discipleship and prayer.
An experienced pastor, author, Bible teacher and ministry leader, Reverend Hoban has devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing Christian leaders and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.
His ministry experience includes serving with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Crusade Director and Training, Counselling and Discipleship Director roles, contributing to evangelism, discipleship and the equipping of Christian workers.
As the leader of Prophetic Intercessors for Australia, he encourages believers to stand in prayer for Australia and the nations, calling the Church to spiritual awakening, biblical righteousness and a renewed commitment to its God-given mission.
His international ministry includes preaching, teaching and equipping Christian communities throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, with a particular heart for strengthening local churches and developing disciples.
Reverend Hoban is the author of several Christian books, including HYBRIDS, 365 Daily Devotions, Beyond the Middle East and Contending for the Nations. His writing explores Christian discipleship, spiritual discernment, biblical prophecy, prayer and the Church's responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Through Refinery Life Australia, he continues to develop biblical teaching resources, Christian training courses, books and digital ministry initiatives designed to make sound biblical teaching accessible to believers around the world.
His passion is to see a spiritually awakened Church, believers firmly established in God's Word, and nations transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
