I love good quotes, and when they have a spiritual application I often write them inside my Bible. I recently came across one that I especially like. It's a comfort when the cares of our world seem frightening and overwhelming.
"If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world." ~ Vance Havner
The Apostle Paul said in Hebrews 13: 14 "For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come." [NLT] And in Philippians 3:20 he says, "Our citizenship is in heaven and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." [NIV]
Peter said we are "sojourners" in this world. The good news is someday we'll be home, but until then, with joy we'll carry on!
May God bless your week!
Oh, I like that quote too! And Vance Havner is someone Jan Karon has quoted in her Mitford books!
ReplyDeleteAs the song says, " this world is not my home. " blessings to you, too.
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