BIBLE MEDITATION:
“Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” 2 Corinthians 1:22
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
What does this mean, that God has given us the “earnest of the Spirit in our hearts”? When a man in Jesus’ day intended to buy something he couldn’t afford to purchase at that moment, he would put down “earnest” money. The greater the down payment, the greater the indication that full payment will be made.
For instance, if you’re selling your home for $100,000 and a prospective buyer gives you $5, don’t look for that person again. But if he gives you $50,000, he means business, and you know he’s coming back.
In today’s terminology, we would say that God has given us a down payment of the Spirit.
ACTION POINT:
Do you think God is going to forfeit His Holy Spirit? No. God is not going to forsake you! He has too much invested in you! |
