Preservation

In speaking about lukewarmness, as in the previous post, the whole point is taking something perishable and preserving it until the time comes when it is to be enjoyed.

This is a perfect picture of what God is trying to accomplish within us. On this earth we are eternal souls in a temporary, perishing world, fighting to remain in the faith.  His goal is that we "endure until the end," are "able to stand in His presence blameless with great joy" that we would have "faith to the preserving of the soul."  

What a wondrous thought! 

In the natural world we use the word preserves while talking about sweet fruit which is jarred, sealed, and kept until it is to be tasted and enjoyed.  While reading  Hebrews 10:39 many years ago it occurred to me that faith is the jar that holds the fruit of His labor - our redeemed souls.  


We are sealed with the Holy Spirit, we will be preserved until the day that He opens the lid and enjoys.



"For without faith it is impossible to please Him...."  Hebrews 11:6