Friends,
We certainly live in gravely uncertain times. No one expects their world to turned upside-down by earthquakes, tsunamis, economic upheaval, or political unrest and rebellion. Yet, we have seen all of these happen again and again just in the past months. And in the short period of the last 30 or 40 years, the world has changed in more ways than you and I can count.
For sure, it would be nice to be able to rely on something, right? Wouldn't it be a relief to really know that we can be confident in at least one aspect of our lives?
Ephesians 1:13-14 [NKJV]
In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. (emphasis added)
Christ did something remarkable when He bestowed His spirit upon us. He gave us the opportunity to experience a portion of what we can expect when we are reunited with Him in glory. That small amount is more than just a preview ... It is a down-payment on the full inheritance which He has promised.
We cannot experience that full inheritance in this current, fallen world. But in the same way that "earnest money" is an assurance to contract parties that the terms of the agreement will be fulfilled, Christ's gift of His spirit assures us that we will enjoy the complete and abundant reward of being in His presence for all eternity.
Be encouraged, Jose
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