"But to all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave power to become children of God…" (John 1:12 NRSV)
Upon salvation we "become children of God." He alters our lineage, redefines our spiritual parenthood, and, in doing so, secures our salvation. To accomplish this mission, He seals us with His Spirit. "Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit" (Ephesians 1:13). A soul sealed by God is safe…
God vacuum-seals us with His strongest force: His Spirit. He sheathes His children in a suit of spiritual armor, encircles us with angels, and indwells us Himself. The queen of England should enjoy such security.
Christ paid too high a price to leave us unguarded. "Remember, He has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption" (Ephesians 4:30 NLT).
What a difference this assurance makes.
-- Max Lucado in 3:16 The Numbers of Hope
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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MORE. MORE. This is most assuring--thank you, Pastor.
ReplyDeleteMom (Esther) Nohr.