Name Tags: You are… Citizens of Heaven

Our citizenship is in Heaven.

Philippians 3:20 (ESV)

This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in Heaven.

Hebrews 13:14-15 (TLB)

Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.

1 Peter 2:11-12 (The Message)

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

In your roles as ambassadors for Christ, you’re diplomats from the Kingdom of God– assigned to short-term postings in this world (currently ruled by a sly dictator).

Your work is about goodwill and Good News, and one day soon you’ll be returning home. But until that heavenly reunion, remember these CRUCIAL MISSION DETAILS (that the devil wants you to forget.)

  1. God strategically positions you in a certain place with certain people… for reasons that aren’t YET fully revealed. So, no matter what… make the best of it!

  2. He’s given you captivating talents, with a directive to multiply them!... which will clarify and publicize HIM! Through you, His lost sheep can find “The Way” home!

  3. The devil's evil machinations will disappear when the Truth comes to light, so never believe his propaganda– or sell yourself short with worthless values.

  4. You weren’t called to conform or “fit in” here, so don't waste time trying to copy “stars”. Instead, become refreshingly unique! You’re destined to rise, shine, and lead the lost.

  5. You have the promises, privileges, and protections God details in His Word. Even when they’re not apparent to you, they ARE coming and will never be late.*

Name Tags: You Are… Citizens Of Heaven (Part 21)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

* 'For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come. It will not tarry' (Habakkuk 2:3, NKJV).

* 'God is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His Mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?' (Numbers 23:19, NLT).

Carey Arban