“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 3:20 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
Paul’s not handing you a cosmic passport and saying, “Alright, time to bail on Earth!” He’s reminding us of something way deeper: our identity. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit in—like this world’s priorities (money, power, Instagram clout) just don’t do it for you—it’s because you were made for something bigger. Heaven is home. Not “floaty clouds and harp music” heaven, but the Kingdom of God. A place where love, justice, and peace reign.
The funny thing is, knowing your citizenship is in heaven doesn’t mean you’re a tourist here. You’re more like an ambassador. And if we’re honest, sometimes we’re the awkward kind of ambassadors—fumbling over our words, forgetting the customs of our heavenly homeland (grace, kindness, forgiveness). But hey, God’s still working on us.
Paul’s also throwing in some hope for the future here. Jesus is coming back, and when He does, the mess of this world gets sorted out. Bodies? Perfected. Injustice? Gone. Anxiety spirals at 3 a.m.? Erased. This isn’t just a “someday” thing to cling to when life gets hard. It’s a promise that shifts how we live now. It’s freedom to stop obsessing over status and success because we’ve already got the ultimate “home base” secured.
So yeah, you’re technically not “from around here,” and that’s okay. Embrace the awkwardness of being heavenly-minded while still living fully here on Earth. Laugh at your stumbles, share the love of Jesus, and remember: the best is yet to come.
Personal Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding me that my true citizenship is in heaven. In a world that often feels confusing, broken, and overwhelming, help me remember that my ultimate home is with You—a place where peace, love, and righteousness rule.
I confess that sometimes I get too caught up in the here and now—chasing things that won’t last, worrying about problems I can’t control, and forgetting the bigger picture. But You, Lord, have called me to live as an ambassador of heaven, representing Your grace, kindness, and truth. Help me to walk in that identity, even when it feels awkward or challenging.
Give me the strength to live fully here while keeping my heart set on the eternal. Help me to hold onto hope as I wait for Your return, trusting that You will make all things new—my heart, my mind, my body, and this entire world.
Until that day comes, teach me to love boldly, forgive generously, and live humbly, so that others can see a glimpse of heaven through me. Thank You for this incredible promise and the unshakable hope I have in You.
In Your name, I pray, Amen.