Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts (2 Corinthians 1:22).

1 Corinthians 6:11 reveals something extraordinary about the new creation; it says, “And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are SANCTIFIED, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” I want you to notice the underlined word “sanctified”: it means you’ve been separated or set apart by the Spirit.

You’ve been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. That seal is a spiritual mark that identifies you as God's own possession. In the realm of the spirit, you carry a divine signature. This Holy Spirit is also described as the earnest (the down payment or deposit) of our inheritance.

That means God has given you the Holy Spirit as proof that everything He promised in Christ is already yours. If He gave you His Spirit, He has given you access to everything else. The presence of the Holy Spirit in your life is God saying, “You’re mine. You’re distinguished. You’re recognized in the heavens.” Angels see that mark. Demons recognize it. Hallelujah!

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 says, “Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” This separation is not one of isolation but of distinction. It means you have God’s approval, His authority, and His protection.

You’re set apart from sin, fear, sickness and poverty into a new life of righteousness, peace and dominion. You’re not like the world. You’re in Christ, and Christ is in you. His presence in you is your assurance of victory in this world and your guarantee of eternal glory: “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). Hallelujah! Live in the consciousness of this truth.

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