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Cultivating a Heavenly Perspective - Evangelical Caucus/Devotional
Gracetoyou.org ^ | John MacArthur, Grace Community Church

Posted on 01/05/2026 12:28:07 AM PST by metmom

“God...has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places” (Eph. 1:3, emphasis added).

Christians hold a dual citizenship. We are citizens of earth, but, more importantly, we are also citizens of Heaven.

It's been said that some Christians are so heavenly minded, they're no earthly good. But usually the opposite is true. Many Christians are so enamored with this present world that they no longer look forward to heaven. They have everything they want right here. The health, wealth, and prosperity doctrine has convinced them that Christians can have it all, and they pursue “the good life” with a vengeance.

Despite the prevalence of such thinking, the old Negro spiritual well says, “This world is not my home. I'm just a passin' through.”

Paul reminds us of that truth in Philippians 3:20: “Our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” That's why we must set our minds on heavenly, not on earthly things (Col. 3:1- 2). Our deepest affections and highest aspirations should center there. Our actions and decisions should reflect heavenly priorities, not earthly indulgences.

Even though we live in a sin-stained world and must constantly fight against its corrupting influences, God hasn't left us stranded. He extends to us all the rights and privileges of our heavenly citizenship. Let that assurance encourage you today to live to His glory and rely on His heavenly provisions. Take care not to let impure aspirations or trivial pursuits distract you from your heavenly priorities.

Suggestions for Prayer

-Tell Jesus how thankful and full of praise you are because of the place He is preparing for you in heaven (John 14:1-3).

-Pray for a greater awareness of the fleeting value of this world and the surpassing value of the world to come (1 John 2:17).

For Further Study

-Read Revelation 4-5, 21.

-What primary activity are the inhabitants of heaven engaged in?

-List some of heaven's blessings.


TOPICS: Evangelical Christian; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: gty

1 posted on 01/05/2026 12:28:07 AM PST by metmom
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To: Alex Murphy; boatbums; CynicalBear; daniel1212; ealgeone; Elsie; Gamecock; HossB86; Iscool; ...

Studying God’s Word ping


2 posted on 01/05/2026 12:28:37 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: metmom

Set Our Sights Above...


3 posted on 01/05/2026 3:00:56 AM PST by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: metmom
It's been said that some Christians are so heavenly minded, they're no earthly good.

One of my professors used to say, "Some Christians are so caught up with the 'sweet-by-and-by' that they forget about the 'nasty-here-and-now'."

4 posted on 01/05/2026 4:13:30 PM PST by boatbums (Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God )
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To: boatbums

Yup.

God has us here for a reason.


5 posted on 01/05/2026 4:15:34 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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