As a sophomore in high school, I knew that I wanted

to attend the Moody Bible Institute. For two years I planned and

prepared. I applied to Moody late in my Junior year and then I

waited. I'll never forget when the sealed envelope came, direct

from Chicago. I tore it open and found my letter of acceptance. I

framed that letter and placed it prominently in my room. It was now

official -- I was a student at Moody. And even though I had yet to

graduate from High School, that letter served as my guarantee of

what was to come. In much the same way, those who are in Christ

have been given a deposit of acceptance--the Holy Spirit. That

deposit not only guarantees a future hope for us, but also changes

our lives RIGHT NOW! We see how our Identity in Christ means that

we are a sealed! P.Dave