Lesson 2159

(Lesson 2159)(11-06-17)  2 Timothy 2:19-2   
    “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.”

   Today’s lesson tells us that the saved are secured by God, noting that “The Lord knoweth them that are His”. We are also reminded herein that every child of God should strive toward Godliness in every aspect of our daily lives.
    The latter part of today’s quote states that there will be different postions in heaven depending upon the way the saved have lived their lives here on earth, “in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour”. In the final part of the quote, we are assured that if we live our earthly lives according to God’s will, we will be among those who are honored and “among those who are meet for the Master’s use”.
    In my mind the most important assurance in today’s lesson is that our salvation is secured throughout eternity. “Grieve not the Holy Spirit WHEREBY YE ARE SEALED UNTO THE DAY OF REDEMPTION”(Ephesians 4:30)~