DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 19-20; Psalms 120-123; Mark 7:1-23
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30
In the ancient world containers were sealed to ensure that their contents arrived intact at their destination. The Christian’s assurance of reaching the Father’s house depends on the sovereign activity of God. He has promised them a place there (John 14:1-3) and has sealed them with the Holy Spirit until Christ Himself returns for us on “the day of redemption.” He saves, seals, and keeps, and nothing can separate believers from His love, purposes, or presence. Believers’ natural response must be grateful obedience to His will. They must not grieve Him through bitterness, anger, or evil speech. —Keith Keyser
We praise Thee that He is the Seal, whereby we’re marked as Thine,
Until redemption’s day shall dawn, and we in glory shine. —H. Barker