Show Me Your Papers

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20

Anyone who has ever travelled to a foreign land knows they can not enter without a Passport or Visa. You are born and have a birth certificate proving your nationality from a particular nation. What if you had to show your ‘heavenly passport’? Now there isn’t actually such a thing but could you prove you should be admitted? On the basis of what? 

You are a good person. You have outstanding morals. You never killed anyone. You love your parents. You obey the law. You respect your elders. You follow the Ten Commandments. All these are fine and good but do you love Jesus? Have you asked Jesus into your heart? How would someone know? 

Matthew 7:22-23 says the following “Many  will say to me on that day, 'LORD, LORD, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' Have you asked Jesus to be Lord of your life and do you live for Him daily? Are you teaching your children about Him? Are you reading and studying God’s word and not just getting spoon fed one hour on Sunday? Today if you hear hIs voice do not harden your heart. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me live in such a way that I lead people to you and not into worldly pursuits that overshadow you. Forgive me if I ever thought I could go it on my own.  Draw those back to you who I know who may have wandered away. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

CITIZENS OF WHERE?

Many reading this when asked where you are a citizen of would  reply

by saying the country they live in currently. As a believer the place

on earth we live is only a temporary home for us. We are here as

ambassadors or representatives for Christ.

Think about the job of an ambassador. It is to represent his or her

country in an excellent manner in a foreign country. Are you a good

ambassador for Jesus where He has placed you on His earth? Are the

things you do daily bringing glory to His name or embarrassment?

Philippians 3:20(NIV) says 'But our citizenship is in heaven and we

eagerly await a Savior from there.' Ephesians 2:19(NIV) also says

'Consequently you are no longer foreigners and aliens but fellow

citizens with God's people and members of God's household.'  Isn't

that comforting to know?

Remember if your name the name of Jesus and claim to be His follower

your job is to shine the light of Jesus in the world around you. Go

out now and brighten the world around you. Where others are down help

lift them up. Remember in Philippians 4:13(NIV) it says ' I can do all

things through Christ who gives me strength.'

PRAYER: Lord I take my job seriously as a representative of the

heavenly kingdom. Forgive me when I forget that I am representing  you

and start to "act up" and do not shine your light. Every day I need

your help. I thank you for being there for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Click on link below and praise God in song:(You have got to listen to this one!)

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