The Word   Ephesians 15: 13-14 

Ephesians 1:13-14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14) who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.”

         Isn’t it great to hear the word of God? I don’t know about you, but I am filled with a joy and peace when I get into the word. In the past few years since I have accepted Christ whenever I read the word or hear the word preached, I just get pumped up.  Proverbs 8:34 says, “Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.”  Luke 8:15 reads “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” Being obedient to Christ, and what He has called us to do, is taking the time to read His word daily. By planting His word in our hearts and minds, we go out into the fields and sow what we have learned into others that we meet. We show them the love of Christ, and the salvation that we have received. Philippians 1: 27 & 28 says this, “Just one thing: live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith of the gospel not being frightened in any way by your opponents.”

         Now we don’t have a physical seal on us, but the Holy Spirit in us is the seal, and needs to flow forth out of us, which makes it important to read our bibles daily, so as to fill us up in order that we can give it away. The Holy Spirit in us, gives our voices the passion to speak about what Christ has done for us. People will hear that passion in our voices and they will walk away thinking, “That person really has something that I want.” The indwelling of the Holy Spirit needs to escape when ever possible from our lips, our actions, and our lives. The Holy Spirit enables us to boldly proclaim Christ no matter what opposition we may face. The Holy Spirit gives us courage to work for Christ every chance we get. Our eyes on Christ and our heart going out to those who don’t know Him. “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16. 1 John 3:24 reads, “Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.”  We know that by doing His will here on earth for the others around us we are storing up treasures in heaven, but that should not be our focus. We need to look at everyone we meet and have a desire to inform them of the love God has for them, so that they may have treasures in heaven also. “Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” 2 Corinthians 1: 21 & 22. “To open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” Acts 26:18. By telling others, we give them the opportunity to accept Christ as their Savior, so that His seal will be on them as well.

         Many time we thinks, “Well, what can I do? I’m just one person.” But think of this, if you, being that one person, bring someone else to Christ, then there are two. And those two become four, then eight, then sixteen and so on. Our mission, with the power coming from the Holy Spirit, is to give us passion and boldness in our voices, telling others about what He has done for us, and them. We must sow the seed, possibly watering it, and maybe even reaping it, but what ever the case the power of the Holy Spirit in us, is what gives us the desire to sow the seeds, to give others a chance at their inheritance. Continually showing them that they are God’s possession. As we share the love of Christ, others will take notice and possibly coming to a knowledge and relationship with Him. And when that happens we can give glory to God. We opened the door of their hearts, through our actions, prayers and words, for the Savior to enter in, and to give to them what He so richly has given to us, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and most importantly, His word.