2 Corinthians 1:21-22 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.

Picking up where we were yesterday on the Jesus Train, perhaps you would like a ticket. God distributes those tickets to all who have placed their faith in Christ. Think of God’s actions within vv 22 as God punching that ticket, validating its authenticity, and giving you the rights of passage onto the Jesus Train.

Praise God. All board!

Are you on board yet? The conductor has invited you, you have the ticket, it has been validated, it is sealed and paid for; why haven’t you gotten on board?

Every demand has been met to allow you to get on board. What is holding you back?

Now that is a puzzle that confounds all of us sitting on the train staring at those standing on the platform.

Romans 16:25-27 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

Key here is the term obedience of faith to God only. It is only by obedience of faith that you can get on board. The second and even more important issue is that of God’s glory through Jesus Christ. You have to get on board, be in Christ, so God’s glory might shine through Christ, who by the way now resides in you.

What are you waiting for?