Philippians 3:20-21
“citizens of heaven” – Philippians 3:20-21
“We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.” – Philippians 3:20-21 NLT
“agents of heavenly civilization” here on earth
“For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ. 28 There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; since you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs according to the promise.” – Galatians 3:27-29 CSB
“The Sovereign LORD will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise him! His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, with plants springing up everywhere.” – Isaiah 61:11 NLT
What do we learn?
1. Jesus is our only King.
2. We are citizens of God’s Kingdom.
3. We receive security, identity, and belonging.
4. This is a priority aspect of our identity.
What should we do?
1. Read and pray about today’s verses.
2. Ask God to shape your understanding of spiritual citizenship.
3. Write down one truth from this.