2 Corinthians 5:5: Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

This present condition of fading mortality, however disquieting it may be, is not without design. As Paul had just written, ordinary mortals, like common jars of clay, are the means through which God displays, by contrast, His own all-surpassing power (4:7).

Equally encouraging is the realization that in the life of each Christian God has begun the transforming process that will one day culminate in possessing a heavenly body and perfect Christlikeness. The surety of that consummation is the Holy Spirit, whose presence and transforming work (3:18) forms the beginning and is guaranteeing the completion of God’s gracious salvation. 1

Personal Application

  • Read Romans 8:26. How does the Holy Spirit help your prayer life?

Godly Encouragement

  • Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. –2 Corinthians 1:21–22

A Biblical Thought to Share with Others

God’s guarantee is to strengthen our insecurities. – TWEET IT

A Prayer to Consider

Lord, thank You for daily assurance through Your abiding Holy Spirit within me.

1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.