But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. – (Philippians 3:20, NIV)
But the government that rules us is in heaven. We are waiting for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from there. – (Philippians 3:20, ERV)
But we are citizens of heaven, exiles on earth waiting eagerly for a Liberator, our Lord Jesus the Anointed to come. – (Philippians 3:20, VOICE)
This morning, I am unpacking what it means to me that God is my Savior. In order to see God as our Savior, we must first recognize our own need for being saved. For me, it takes little time to recognize the state of the world today and how much we all are in need of salvation. God sent Jesus to be the Savior of the world, and it is through salvation in Him that we are granted citizenship in heaven. Our acceptance is part of our being saved, and we have hope that knows no end. Incredibly, our Savior, though in heaven, is continually moving on our behalf, for He hears our prayers and upholds us all of our days. I am acutely aware of His help and His hope each new day, for He saves me from unrest with His peace, from chaos with His calm, from rejection with His acceptance, and it is His love that saves me from all that comes my way. This can be in simple ordinary things, for our Savior cares about all. He goes before me when I have appointments that are new or unnerving, and remains with me each step that I take. Hope is not found in the temporary and fleeting things on earth, but in our eternal home that awaits all who trust in the Savior. In all things, He is good, and His love is made evident in all. May we ever seek the Lord and trust Him as our Savior, for through Him, we are citizens of heaven, awaiting our eternal home with Him.
God is our Savior,
for He is the way;
to hope forever,
and help for today.
He saves us from all,
that tries to derail;
He strengthens in love,
why He bore the nails.
We each were destined,
to pay the great price;
for our sin and shame,
but He sacrificed.
It is by that love,
that we are His own;
embraced and welcomed,
our eternal home.
Though we’re not there yet,
our future’s secure;
Jesus has given,
salvation right here.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are God our Savior. Thank You that You save us and call us Your own. Thank You that by Your grace we are given citizenship to our eternal home. Thank You that Your help and hope, love and strength are not just for someday, but are available and freely given in the here and now as well. Forgive us for losing sight of the incredible sacrifice that You made as our Savior. Teach us to continually seek You to show us more and more of Yourself as we see and grow in understanding of what our salvation truly means. Lead us to love those around us well, so that they too, may know the power of a Savior. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for our promised hope that was made tangible through Your sacrifice that saved us. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:5
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