"When the centurion heard that, he went and told the commander, saying, 'Take care what you do for this man is a Roman.' Then the commander came and said to him, 'Tell me, are you a Roman?' He said, 'Yes.' The commander answered, 'With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.' And Paul said, 'But I was born a citizen.' "
Acts 22:26-28
Citizenship has its perks. As a Roman citizen Paul could not be beaten unless he was found guilty of a crime. Roman citizenship was so valuable that people would pay to purchase it. I am glad that I am an American and enjoy all its benefits. But I'm even more grateful that my "citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20). My heavenly citizenship was purchased at a great price by the Lord Jesus, and I am born into it by the Holy Spirit. I enjoy all its benefits. This world is not my home, I'm just a-passing through.
Today's Thought: Christians have dual citizenship – here on earth and also in heaven.
Have a heavenly day. Love you.
Acts 22:26-28
Citizenship has its perks. As a Roman citizen Paul could not be beaten unless he was found guilty of a crime. Roman citizenship was so valuable that people would pay to purchase it. I am glad that I am an American and enjoy all its benefits. But I'm even more grateful that my "citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20). My heavenly citizenship was purchased at a great price by the Lord Jesus, and I am born into it by the Holy Spirit. I enjoy all its benefits. This world is not my home, I'm just a-passing through.
Today's Thought: Christians have dual citizenship – here on earth and also in heaven.
Have a heavenly day. Love you.
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