Salvation is initiated by, belongs to, and secured by God alone. It is His prerogative to offer it to whom He sees fit, and that’s everyone! In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened”. That means anybody living in this world is on His invite list. This invitation is not to perfect circumstances or perfect emotions but to Him. We are invited to His love, redemption, forgiveness, mercy, truth, and presence. Once received, there is no need to “invite Him in”, “call Him down”, or ask Him “to be with us”.
Romans 8 tells us that the Holy Spirit “testifies” with our spirit that we are His children. It’s a legal term meaning there is a constant witness inside of every believer that confirms His presence in us and affirms His possession of us as His children. This confirmation and affirmation are not about how you feel or what happens around you…that is all circumstantial evidence and it will never hold up. This witness is by His grace and through your faith. Do you believe that God tells the truth? Do you believe that He keeps His promise? Then His presence in you is not left up to the court of public opinion or emotions, for it is as sure as His word! No wonder the Holy Spirit is called The Comforter! It is comforting to know that no matter what accusation or situation comes your way, you have the Comforter testifying inside of you that He has got it and He has got you. You don’t have to invite Him into this, because you already RSVP’d to His invitation into you!
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,