Christian Citizenship by Franklin Graham

Christian Citizenship by Franklin Graham

Although November 2012 is a long way off, we have already been inundated with political debates, commentary and scandal. As Christians, however, we are citizens of two worlds. The Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen, warned the church in Philippi about exclusively earthly expectations: "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body" (Philippians 3:20-21).

Every American adult has a responsibility to vote, and to vote wisely. Christians have the additional responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and candidates. Paul wrote to Timothy, "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

Where is your real citizenship?

Prayer

Lord, help us to be good citizens of Your Kingdom, no matter what country we live in. Teach us to live peaceful lives that bring glory to Your Son. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Scripture quotations are taken by permission from The Holy Bible, New International Version, copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. From Franklin Graham: "Decision" magazine, January 2012, ©2012 BGEA.