We Never Cease to Be Confident

Readings:
Job 38
II Corinthians 5:1-10

Focus:
II Corinthians 5:5-6a: "It is for this destiny that God himself has been shaping us; and as a pledge of it he has given us the Spirit. Therefore we never cease to be confident."

God has been shaping us, those of us who have given our lives to him, or who will give our lives to him, for a destiny of life immortal, an eternity living in his presence. As a pledge of this, to all those who give their lives to him, he in turn gives the Holy Spirit to dwell with them, to comfort them, encourage them, and guide them in what is right.

Therefore we can be confident about our ultimate future. No matter what life looks like, no matter what hardships we have to go through, we know what the eventual outcome will be. All will be well in the end. The Spirit is there with us as we go through life, and we can be confident of our future.