The Promise is for Whom

The Holy Spirit is the promise of God at the request of Jesus. Descended on earth to be our companion as we go.

“³⁹For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” – Acts 2:39 (ESV)

In the above verse, it is made clear that the promise of God descended to earth for all. Me, you, my family both now and future, and all who are in this world. The Holy Spirit, at the request of Jesus, came to be our guide.

Look carefully at the last part of the verse, “everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself”. The Holy Spirit is here for all, that are God’s children, regardless who, where, or when they are. This one may be a bit difficult to take in.

As children of God, we are seeking His Word and to do his commands. We are following Him, learning, growing, loving, and serving in His Name. We are working until we receive our rewards in heaven, not to get to there. As Christians and we walk this earth doing the will of God, we are protected and guided by the Holy Spirit. Christians are those called by God to be His children and that have accepted the gift of salvation from our Father. Once we have, we are now “everyone the Lord our God calls to himself”.

Are we “everyone”? Are we protected and guided by the Holy Spirit? Was the promise sent for us?