Read Philippians 3:20–21
Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior
from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:20
The citizens of Philippi were privileged to be Roman citizens away
from Rome. When babies were born in Philippi, it was important that
their names be registered on the legal records.
Citizenship is important. When we travel to another country, it
is essential that we have a passport that proves our citizenship. None
of us wants to suffer the fate of Philip Nolan in the classic tale The
Man Without a Country written by Edward Everett. Because he cursed
the name of his country, Nolan was sentenced to live aboard ship and
never again see his native land or even hear its name or news about its
progress. For fifty-six years he was on an endless journey from ship to
ship and sea to sea, and finally he was buried at sea.
As Christians our names are written in the Book of Life, and
this is what determines our final entrance into the heavenly country.
When we confess Christ on earth, He confesses us in heaven (Matt.
10:32 KJV). Our names are written down in heaven, and there they
stand written forever.
Something to Ponder
What privileges are you entitled to as a “citizen of heaven”? What are
your responsibilities as a “citizen of heaven”?