Day 26

Philippians 3:20-21

How do Christians compare to those who live as enemies of the cross of Christ?

Paul says that Christians have their citizenship in heaven. The idea of a foreign citizenship was familiar to the Philippians. Philippi was a Roman colony, even though it was far from Rome. The Philippians were citizens of Rome and were under Roman law and customs. They also enjoyed all of the privileges that went along with their Roman citizenship. When Paul says that a Christian’s citizenship is in heaven he is reminding them that heaven is their home and they are foreigners here on earth. So their conduct should match their citizenship, and they should remember the blessings that they have as citizens of heaven.

How would you explain what it means that our citizenship is in heaven to a primary school aged kid?

What do we learn about Jesus from this passage?

How does your heavenly citizenship shape the way you think about living in this world?

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Give thanks to God that we have been given citizenship in heaven and that we will be transformed to have a glorious body through Christ. Pray that we would find our identity as being raised and seated with Christ and live as strangers on earth.

2. Give thanks for the Church Conference this weekend. Pray for Andrew Shead as he opens the Psalms. Pray for great encouragement and growth in our fellowship around Jesus.

3. Ask God to comfort the UQES team as they grieve Kim Gibson’s passing.