Robert Belanger (13 March 2012)
"Re: Lisa - Earnest of God"

Dear Lisa,
 
Your message concerning the earnest if God regarding our future state in the kingdom is beautiful and sorely needed, apparently by some believers who are like us all are occasionally sinners in deed or thought and unsure of their status vis-a-vis the Bride of Christ and redemption in general.
 
I will not add a single word to your absolutely wonderful and inspiring message today addressed specifically to Frank, but in reality useful to all who read these messages for daily inspiration and encouragement in their walk with the Lord. I totally agree with your position that we are all saved form all sins, past, present and future, when we are spiritually redeemed at the time of our acceptance of Jesus' salvation. This may lead to very few rewards, or crowns, at the Judgment Seat of Christ, but only the Lord knows for sure what are true rewards will be, since He knows all of our works and the motives of our hearts.
 
Your inclusion of the appropriate verses from Scripture is very much appreciated. So many times we can become lazy and provide the location of the verses, but leave it as an exercise for the reader to look up the words themselves. This is better than nothing, but we must remember that many are rushed and just do not have the time to do the research on their own each day. We should, I think, do everything we can to make the walk of our fellow believers easier by providing the text of the verses, if we have the time.
 
Dear Lisa, may I make a plea that you please consider contributing to this forum as frequently as you can, since your insights are so very helpful to us, speaking for myself only, but feeling that others must also be appreciative of your keen efforts of discernment for the Lord. Sometimes we all need the thoughts of another believer who may see what is so difficult for us to see sometimes darkly and as though through a fog. Your clear shining light of spiritual vision is a gift that you can use for the Lord.
 
May God richly bless you and comfort you in these trying days that are upon us all.
 
With love,
 
Robert