Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God, who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge. II Cor 1:21-22
The Spirit that God left with us and in us, is His pledge that He will return to redeem us. One translation renders this "the earnest of the Spirit" in our hearts. When we buy some property and leave a down payment, it is called "earnest money". Our guarantee that we will return to pay the rest. The Holy Spirit is a down payment. A pledge that Jesus will return to redeem us. Established with Christ, anointed by God, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. Let's wait with confidence.
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