2. Who are the Possessors?

“We,” says the text. But the anxious one cries, How may I know that I am included? Look lower down in the chapter to see who are included in the “we.” In vs. 12 we read of those who “trusted in Christ;” and in the following one, of those who heard the word of truth, the gospel of their salvation, and believed on Christ, being consequently sealed with the Holy Spirit. This makes the word in our text clear; “we” embraces in its blessed circle all who have heard the glad tidings of salvation, and have believed on Jesus as their Saviour, trusting only in Him. Anxious soul! have you heard and believed? Many struggle and hope for salvation, they are not included in the “we;” but the feeblest, most sin-sick soul, that simply hears and believes, has his place amongst the rich possessors.