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Philippians 3:20-21 - 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.

The sign read, “Wait here. Do not proceed beyond this point.” Drab walls, institutional furniture, a place of rules and interrogation—this was not a welcoming place for anyone,let alone a young family and their two-year-old daughter.
Then a tall, strong man appeared, one in uniform and wearing a sidearm. He was someone you didn’t want to mess with. We were at a border crossing that particular Saturday afternoon. We rose very early that morning and had driven a long way to this most unwelcome place. And now, there was a man with a gun standing in front of us. But then he smiled and gently inquired, “Does someone here want to become a citizen?”

“Our daughter, sir.”

“Come on around here and follow me,” he said, motioning us past the “Do not proceed
beyond this point” sign.

This place, and this man, were not strangers to people trying to break the law. But on this day, he spoke gently and said, “Follow me.” Our Jenny was two years old and the time had come for us to declare her United States’ citizenship, a blessing and a gift bestowed on her through no merit of her own.

After we finished signing papers, the strong man in uniform took Jenny in his arms and posed for pictures with us. He smiled warmly, and I knew without a doubt that he loved this part of his job.

THE PRAYER: Father, thank You for the gift of Jesus, under whom You have placed all power and through whom we are called to enjoy all the blessings of citizenship in heaven. Amen.

Have a great day,
Pastor Aaron