Lords Helpers

2 Corinthians 1:21-24

“Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”

Paul established to the church at Corinth that he and the other apostles were anointed by Christ. They were given the “earnest of the Spirit.” When an earnest is paid – it is a down-payment to keep something. For instance, if you want to buy a house you are required to put down earnest money to hold the home until the specifics of the deal can be settled.

God gave Paul and the apostles (and us) an earnest (down-payment) of the Holy Spirit. It was given so that He could hold onto those souls while He establishes the final details of the deal (salvation) between them. God gives all Christians (those who accept Him) this same earnest of the Holy Spirit.

Definition of earnest: showing good will, deep sincerity or seriousness. God is serious about salvation and about providing us with what we need to be God’s helpers.

Paul further states that they (the apostles) did not have the rule over the faith of the others. He was establishing that they did not hold themselves up higher or better than any other in the church.

We as Christians are all on the same level. It is true that each person has a different measure of faith, but we are all on the same level as far as our Christian lives. We are all sinners saved by the grace God and the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are helpers – put here to help each other.

That is a good definition of Lords Helpers. We try to help others by posting Bible studies, prayer requests, and other writings to help others. That is our ministry to help God bring others to Jesus Christ. We are God’s helpers.

I thank God that we have been allowed this outlet of the Internet to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. I also thank Him for the earnest of His Spirit.