Philippians 3:19-21

Journey Through Philippians

Have you ever heard the song “this world is not my home I'm just a passin’ through?” Many believers get fixated on their earthly home and lose the perspective that this is not our forever home; our citizenship is in heaven with Jesus. Citizens of a Roman colony were expected to promote the interest of Rome and maintain the dignity of the city. In the same way, citizens of heaven ought to promote heaven's interest on earth and lead lives worthy of heavenly citizenship. Too many Christians have failed to transfer their citizenship to heaven. They still seek earthly pleasures and treasures instead of heavenly ones. Paul told the Philippians to remember that they were citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.  

Have you transferred your citizenship? How are you promoting heaven's interest? We have so much to look forward to. The phrase “weak and mortal bodies” does not imply any negative attitude toward the human body. What this means is that the bodies we receive when we are raised from the dead will be glorious, like Christ’s resurrected body. Paul promises this great privilege for every citizen of heaven. Our human minds cannot comprehend what God has for us in our heavenly home. 

On the other hand, I've heard it said before that we cannot be so heavenly minded that we're no earthly good. We still have work to do here on earth to lead people to Jesus and to make disciples. Heaven is our promise. Our hope and prayer should be when we see our Savior face-to-face that he can say to us, “well done my good and faithful servant.” That's it, that's the mark, and the goal to live a life that is pleasing to our Lord and savior Jesus.