Tuesday, March 30 You were sealed by means of him with the promised holy spirit, which is a token in advance of our inheritance.​—Eph. 1:13, 14; ftn.

[Áine]

Tuesday, March 30

You were sealed by means of him with the promised holy spirit, which is a token in advance of our inheritance.—Eph. 1:13, 14; ftn.

 

Jehovah uses his holy spirit to make it absolutely clear to all who are anointed Christians that he has chosen them. In this way, the holy spirit is “a token [a pledge or promise]” given to assure them that in the future they will live forever in heaven and not on earth. (2 Cor. 1:21, 22) If a Christian is anointed, will he automatically receive his heavenly reward? No. He is sure that he has been chosen to go to heaven. However, he must remember this admonition: “Brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail.” (2 Pet. 1:10) So even though an anointed Christian has been called to go to heaven, he will get his reward only if he remains faithful.—Phil. 3:12-14;Heb. 3:1; Rev. 2:10. w20.01 21-22 ¶5-6

 

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 16) Luke 24:1-12

[Vinnie]

 Since I don't have a heavenly calling, I look forward to living here on earth, in the physical universe. I look forward to the promise that he will wipe out ever tear from their eyes and death will be no more. I look forward to seeing loved ones again. I look forward to being physically perfect, mind body and spirit. And so many more are the promises given us. Just as this is my token, those who are anointed have their own token and understand the promise given to them.