Citizens of Heaven

Above all, you must live as citizens of Heaven,
conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.
Phil. 1:27, NLT

Warm Greetings to you, NewLife Family,

Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for our Saturday service! We had a great time of worship, study and fellowship. I’m grateful that we were able to adjust so quickly in view of the impending storm.

Saturday’s service was also a reminder to each of us from Phil. 1:27 that we’re citizens of Heaven and exiles on Earth. Paul taught the Philippian believers of this because they already knew the privileges of being citizens of Rome’s kingdom. Roman citizenship was a point of pride and honor for them. It would have formed much of their identity as well as their reliance on the protection of their Roman government. The apostle Paul was orienting them to their true citizenship (in Heaven) and their true identity (in Christ).

How easily we misalign our priorities. Even in our faith, we sometimes claim things to be important when they are merely side issues! As citizens of Heaven, our King is Christ! Even while we’re here, dwelling in the kingdom of this Earth, we’re living to please Him and to live in ways that are worthy of Him. Paul challenged the Philippian believers not to rely on Mother Rome for life and help and provision, pointing them instead to King Jesus. Though we’re not citizens of the Roman Empire, we must not look to our U.S. government as our savior, but only to Jesus who is our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King! 

Blessings!
Pastor Andy

Please read Philippians 2:1-11 for Sunday

Questions for Reflection and Discussion:

• What area of your life is the Holy Spirit highlighting (bringing to your awareness) and inviting you to bring under the Lordship of Christ so that you can walk in a manner worthy of Him?

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