Philippians 3:20
20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
A great phrase for understanding the bible, and our place in the bible’s promises is “Already, but not yet”. Jesus came to bring us salvation, true forgiveness from sin and death, to really bring us back to God. And yet, I’m not able to see Him. I already have forgiveness, God’s love, the Holy Spirit’s presence, but I’m not yet in Heaven.
That’s when verses like this put steel in our backbones. You can just imagine how often Paul thought about this and it kept him going. This world is terrible, but it’s not my home. Jesus came to save me, and I love Him, but I haven’t touched Him like Thomas. But I will. He’s coming. And when He comes, as Tolkein said, “All the sad things will come untrue”. Await Him with Hope!
Prayer prompt: Lord, I know the blessings I now feel are just a beginning. Help me to see what will be and rejoice in hope!