WE WERE SEALED

Ephesians 1:13 (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.

Yesterday we looked at being Accepted and Approved by God but it gets even better because we're also Sealed with the Holy Spirit.  In New Testament days a seal meant 'to stamp with a private mark'  in order to keep something secret, or protect or preserve the sealed object.

When we believed in Jesus God put His seal on our lives which means we're owned and protected by the Most High God Himself, there is no-one greater or higher. What an honour He has given us!

A seal carries authority and the Holy Spirit seal has God's authority and stamp written all over it. It declares we have a blood bought covenant with Almighty God written in Jesus' blood and it will never fail, never fade away, it can't be broken and it belongs to us and we belong to Him. The importance of the seal on us is huge and it's recognised by all the principalities and powers that we belong to God.

Apostle Paul says we've also been sealed by the Holy Spirit for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30) By the grace of God He is preserving and holding us safe through every trial, through every high day or low day, until the day the Lord Jesus comes back to take us all up to be with Him. What a day that will be and it may be sooner than we think!😊

What a privilege - we are Accepted, Approved and Sealed! What a Saviour we have in Jesus. Glory to God! Thank You Lord.

Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.