Re:Verse passage – John 1:29-34 (day four)
John’s assignment was to prepare the way for the Lord. He was to give witness to others of the Messiah. In our passage, John is being faithful and obedient to his call. John knew Jesus was the Lamb of God because he had been told by God that when he saw the Holy Spirit descend and remain, that would be the seal of divinity. It was the work of the Holy Spirit to seal Jesus’ identity.
We are also sealed by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 says, “In Him (Jesus), you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise.” One of the greatest works of the Holy Spirit is sealing us for the day of redemption. When we believe in Jesus, we have the faithful promise of God that we are forgiven and saved. That promise is sealed…we are sealed…by the Holy Spirit!
