SCRIPTURE: Phillipians (NIV) 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
OBSERVATION: Many changes begin to be worked into our lives when we become a Christian, a born-again believer in Jesus Christ. Generally there is not much change in our physical appearance, but there are big changes in our thinking. And the more I live and the more I grow in understanding God’s word, the greater the changes come in my thinking.
In the verses above Paul introduces a new way of thinking. We are to see ourselves and think about ourselves as citizens of heaven! And more than that; the Savior is coming back for us!
APPLICATION: We eagerly await His return to this planet that treated Him so badly on His first visit. His return will not be to a humble manger as a baby, but as King of kings and Lord of lords. He is coming to establish His kingdom in love and righteousness.
There have been many events that I eagerly awaited, but none so grand or important as HIS return to earth! What a day that will be!!! May I live each day believing this could be the one for His return!
PRAYER: Lord, as your child, as your servant, as your son, and as a citizen of heaven, I eagerly await your soon return. I want you to find me a faithful servant, joyfully carrying out your assignments. Use me to encourage and strengthen the faith of those who love you, and to help others enter Your kingdom. In Your Wonderful Name I pray, Amen.
Pastor Leon
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