"Stand Firm in the Lord in this way" (Phil. 3:21)
In what Way?
As Citizens of Heaven who know Jesus will one day return and transform our bodies into a glorious body like his.
In the way that ANTICIPATES RESTORATION.
...that waits for NEW CREATION
BUT, in the mean time live like we are an OUTPOST of Heaven.
...reflecting heaven on earth
...demonstrate the values of God's Kingdom through our lives
...answering Jesus' prayer that God's kingdom would come on earth
Stand Firm?
It's not easy to live this way in a culture that ranges anywhere from uninterested in Jesus to enemies of the cross (Phil. 3:18)
Sometimes it feels like Moses and the Israelites in front of the Red Sea with the Egyptians behind them.
A friend of mine after Westside's gathering yesterday reminded me of Moses' words to them:
Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. (Ex. 14:13, The Message)
What great inspiration to live as Citizens of Heaven.
Stand firm - as Citizens of Heaven - in our world - regardless of what's behind us or ahead of us - anticipating God's work of salvation for you today, and into eternity.
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