“Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” – Ephesians 1:14
Everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as their Lord is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. We are sealed by the Spirit as proof that we are authentically children of God, adopted by our Father in Heaven. The Holy Spirit does many things in and through us. One of the most basic, and precious, aspects of having the Spirit is that He is our certain proof of an infinitely greater tomorrow. During our brief mortal life, the Spirit is the constant presence of God in and with us. In this respect, He’s also the proof and guarantee that our eternal future will be spent in the visible presence of God.
The work of the Spirit in us – comforting us, convicting us of sin, transforming us, gifting us, and producing fruit in us – reminds us that while our current blessings in Christ are extraordinary, our true inheritance is our forever home in the presence of God. During this life, we’ll have struggles and setbacks, triumphs and tragedies. Through it all, the Spirit’s presence reminds us that our greatest blessings and our inheritance which can’t ever be taken from us are with the Lord. The Spirit gives us confidence that soon enough, we’ll spend unending years enjoying the glorious presence of God the Father and Jesus the Son.
In this life, we’re called to cultivate the life and work of the Spirit. We’re to avoid quenching or grieving the Spirit, instead walking in step with Him. This isn’t just for temporary earthly gain, but to assure us of the glorious inheritance that awaits us!