“Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is always Yes. For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”
2 Corinthians 1:17-22 ESV
https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2co.1.17-22.esv
2 Corinthians 1:17-22 ESV
https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2co.1.17-22.esv
All,
This stands out because Paul says, “who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” Do you ever feel one with God in moments of pure peace? I think that is what Paul is speaking about here. The most restful I ever feel is when I’m abiding in Christ. There are many idols and concerns that are real good at making abiding difficult, but His “seal” is always on us. Please pray that we and our friends abide in Christ today. Please pray for Phil’s group.