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July 14: Sealed by the Holy Spirit


“In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.”
— Ephesians 1:13 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. Salvation brings an eternal seal by the Spirit.
  2. The Holy Spirit is the mark of God’s ownership over us.
  3. Nothing can break the seal God sets upon His children.
  4. Believing the gospel brings full security in Christ.
  5. God’s promise is sure because His Spirit guarantees it.

Poem: Sealed with His Promise

The winds try to tear at the walls.
The lies scrape along the door.
But you stamp your name across my soul.
You wrap my heart in holy fire.
You seal my steps in mercy’s ink.

The world flashes false crowns of gold.
The voices shout for fleeting thrones.
But your Spirit binds me to your side.
Your mark holds steady through the noise.
Your breath sings deeper than the winds.

When doubt tries to rip at faith,
When fear knocks louder than joy,
You whisper the old promises again.
You press truth into tired veins.
You write forever on trembling hearts.

The days may forget who they serve.
The roads may turn without signs.
But your Spirit holds the map close.
Your seal holds tighter than fear.
Your name covers every broken place.

Today I trust the seal of your hands.
Today I walk beneath your brand of love.
You are the keeper of my breath.
You are the signer of my soul.
You are the promise written in light.

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!