Sealed by the Holy Spirit

We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. The Bible says, "Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God, Who hath also sealed us and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts" (2 Cor. 1:21–22).

Paul wrote that we should not "grieve the Spirit, whereby we are sealed unto the day of redemption" (Eph. 4:30).

We are sealed by the Spirit unto the day of redemption. That is very significant. The word "sealed" signifies ownership and assurance of delivery to our final destination, as when we insure and mail a package at the post office. We are sealed unto the day of redemption, when our salvation shall be fully accomplished. Then we will receive our resurrected bodies (Rom. 8:23).

The Holy Spirit is our "earnest"—our guarantee that God will keep His promise to us. Then, to top it off, God tells us that every believer has the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9) and that the Spirit "will abide with us forever" (Jn. 13:16). Now, that is eternal security!

There's no way that a believer, a born-again child of God who has the Holy Spirit abiding with him forever, can go to hell. The Holy Spirit can't be in hell, can He? Doesn't that make sense?

David wrote, "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" (Ps. 107:15). Dear people, this ministry of the Holy Spirit to believers is so important to know about. Count on Him for your peace and security.

Prayer: Father, You are so amazing. You do everything wonderfully. Thank you for this powerful ministry of the Holy Spirit to each of Your children. May we rejoice in it and live a godly life because of it. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Quote for the Day: "What life does to you depends on what life finds in you." —Warren Wiersbe