Daily Verse
January 27, 2026
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 ESV
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
Paul anchors the believer’s confidence not in circumstances or consistency of human leaders, but in the unchanging work of God. It is God who establishes us in Christ—He secures our standing, not our performance. Our faith rests on His initiative and faithfulness.
The images are rich and reassuring. God anoints us, setting us apart for His purposes. He seals us, marking us as His own. And He gives us His Spirit as a guarantee, a down payment that what He has promised will be fully completed. The Spirit within us is living proof that God finishes what He starts.
For believers today, this passage offers deep assurance. When doubts arise or pressure mounts, we remember that our identity and future are held by God Himself. We live and serve not from insecurity, but from confidence—knowing we belong to Him, are empowered by His Spirit, and are securely established in Christ.