Looking Ahead and Looking Back

Of the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit must be the least preached member. That could be due to John 16:13-14, where we learn that the Holy Spirit will not speak of Himself but of Christ. Nonetheless, there are verses that teach of the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we will examine one, Ephesians 1:13-14.
In preparation for this message I was drawn back to my notes for Dr. Mook's class on Pneumatology/Ecclesiology. This was probably my most favorite class in seminary; not so much for the ecclesiology but for the pneumatology. Wonder fills a person when he reads the Scripture with the intent of understanding the Holy Spirit.
Sunday we will examine just one ministry of the Holy Spirit, sealing. What a great promise we find when we understand this ministry. First, this seal is a guarantee "of the believer in Christ until the day when the Lord Jesus returns to rapture His church our of the world." (Dr. Mook's notes)
Over the next few posts I will share more in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. But for now, just think upon this promise or guarantee. There are times I do not feel like I'm in Christ. There are times when Jesus cannot come back soon enough. But I know from Ephesians 1:13-14 that my future is secure. It is guaranteed.

-Mark