Ephesians 1:14 · KJV
"Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."
King James Version
What does Ephesians 1:14 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
God always keeps His promises. He keeps His promises. But for Him, that wasn't enough. He gave us a down payment, or a deposit, so we could be sure of our inheritance and look forward to the full realization of our salvation. He sent the Holy Spirit to us. When God buys us out of being slaves to our mortal bodies and brings us to our eternal home with bodies that will never get old or die, we won't need the deposit because we'll have the whole inheritance. But until then, until we go to Him, isn't it incredible that He lives inside us?
Prayer
God, you are both far away and close by at the same time. Thank you for not making me wait to feel your presence. Thank you for giving me "a hint of heaven's glory." Thank you for sending your blessed and promised Spirit to live in me and remind me where my real home is. I want to honor your presence in my mortal body until the day I see you face-to-face by living a life that is pure, holy, and a blessing to others. I pray in the name of Jesus. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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