“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Phil.3:20).
King Jesus, on this July 4th, the “passport” we treasure the most affirms that our present and eternal citizenship is in heaven and your Kingdom. And the flag we most love to see flying above us is the “banner of your love” (Song of Songs 2:4). We eagerly await your return, Jesus, for on that Day every expression of sin and evil will be eradicated, “everything sad will become untrue,” and all things broken will become all things beautiful (Eccl.3:11).
With great humility, we will bow our knees with your every-nation people—regaling you as Lord, to the glory of God our Father (Phil.2:10-11). And then, with great joy, you will celebrate us your Bride, whisking us to the Wedding of the Lamb (Rev.19:6-9). Stunning, gladdening, utterly amazing… thank you, and Hallelujah!
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you… because if it prospers, you too will prosper” (Jer.29:7).
Until that Day, Jesus, you call all of us to live as Gospel-sojourners—that is as resident aliens and beloved exiles, longing for the perfections of eternal life in the new heaven and new earth. We want to honor you wherever you’ve placed us among the nations of the world—living as servants and intercessors, not critics and consumers. Because the GPS of the new heaven and new earth isn’t beyond the clouds, but right here—in the cosmos you spoke into existence, cherish, and will make new (Rev.21:1-5).
Oh the peace this brings us… Jesus, you are currently ruling the world with your truth and grace and are making the nations prove the glories of your righteousness and the wonders of your love. So Very Amen.