"I Am Sealed by The Holy Spirit"

I Am Sealed by the Holy Spirit

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also
believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our
inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians
1:13–14)
When you were saved, your spirit was sealed with an indelible mark (one that will never go away)
by the Holy Spirit. Note that this scripture also says that this was given as a pledge of your inheritance.
The part of the scripture that says with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, may not be
understood by everyone. Note how this is stated in the New International Version: “who is a deposit
guaranteeing our inheritance until the full redemption of those who are God’s possession.” This is
perhaps a little easier to understand, but what is the “full redemption”? Upon salvation your spirit, the real
you, was redeemed – and it was redeemed forever. Your body and your mind need to be redeemed and
will receive full redemption upon Jesus’s return. Whatever version you read, this scripture means that,
upon salvation, your spirit was sealed with the Holy Spirit with a forever-mark as a promise of your
inheritance and you will receive complete redemption, that is body and mind included- your full
inheritance, when you enter heaven.
Then you will understand the full meaning of your redemption that Jesus obtained for you on the
cross. When you get discouraged and think that you can no longer make it, or if you feel like you cannot
accomplish your purpose, you can encourage yourself with God’s Word that says you have been marked
with a seal until the day of redemption and you WILL receive your full inheritance. It is a promise that God
cannot break. Be encouraged in your daily walk knowing that your time on earth is only temporary. Do not
be discouraged. Claim this scripture and walk through the day with your head held high knowing that you
have a tremendous reward coming with your complete redemption.
Dear Father God, I know that my spirit has been sealed by the power of the Holy Spirit and that I
have a glorious total redemption waiting for me. I know that in the meantime You will not leave me nor
forsake me. I ask for You to continually remind me, by the power of the Holy Spirit, of Your love and Your
redemptive power. I thank You in the name of Jesus. Amen.