PURPOSE

From the creation of human kind, our identity has always been put to the test. God created us in His image and likeness but confusion entered our minds making us wonder if we could be like God not knowing we were made in His image already. Heavenly beings with authority and rulership.

Genesis 1:26

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

Genesis 3:5

The serpent said to Eve “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.

Philippians 3:20-21

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.

### 1. Identity Beyond Borders

The idea of citizenship in heaven invites us to think about our identity in a broader sense. It suggests that while we may physically belong to a specific country or culture, our true identity is rooted in a higher purpose or calling.

### 2. The Power of Transformation

The passage speaks to the transformative power of faith, suggesting that just as our physical bodies will be transformed, so too can our lives and experiences be reimagined.

### 3. Living with Hope and Expectation

The anticipation of a Savior symbolizes hope for a brighter future. This hope can motivate us to strive for betterment in our lives and the world around us.

### 4. Empowerment to Control Our Circumstances

The verse mentions the power of Christ to bring everything under control, which can inspire us to take charge of our own lives and circumstances with confidence and faith.

### 5. Community and Collective Transformation

If our citizenship lies in a higher realm, it encourages us to build communities that reflect those values of love, kindness, and transformation.

Mathew 6:20

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

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