For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20

 

Here lately I’ve known several people who have left the United States and moved to other countries. Because they are fed up with what’s happening in America or they are seeking a better life, they have changed zip codes in hopes of a better life.

 

As a child of God, your citizenship is in heaven; but for the time being, your place of residency is where you currently live. Your living accomodations and things around you might not be the best, but its where God has placed you and your focus should be heaven bound.  

 

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor. Philippians 1:21-22

 

Paul, a disciple, had a mission to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. He suffered for the cause, oftentimes giving up personal conveniences to accomplish God’s mission. Although you may not understand it now, your residency is on God’s mission field and your mission is to model after Christ on a daily basis so the world can see His character and find hope through salvation in Jesus Christ.

 

God has a plan for your life, right where you are. The sacrifices you make to accomplish God’s mission will yield much fruit from your labor of love and obedience to the Lord.  Hang in there friend, Jesus Christ is preparing your eternal home (John 14:2); your passport to Heaven won’t be ready until you finish His work. God bless!