Let’s face it, even 90 years is a drop in the bucket compared to eternity. By the way, yesterday, I had the privilege of preaching one of our oldest church members’ funeral, Bro. Claude McGee. Do you know how old he was when the Lord took him? He was 98. On Oct 3rd, he would have been 99 years old! That is a long life.

Speaking of heaven, check out our devotion for today. If you are not already, you can be “Heaven bound.”

The word “conversation” is πολίτευμα: pronounced po-LEE-tyoo-mah. It can mean citizenship, community, or form of government. Interesting, huh?

Did you know that the word used here—πολίτευμα—is found nowhere else in the New Testament? Also, here is a quote from the Ethiopic version: “We have our city in heaven.”

Now consider for a moment what this meant to the Philippian CHRISTians. Did you know that they were considered “citizens” of Rome, even though they lived hundreds of miles away from Rome? Therefore, as citizens from a faraway country, they were to adopt and embrace Rome’s culture—lifestyle; i.e., dress, language, etc. Do you get the picture?

Since we are “citizens” of a faraway country called HEAVEN, then we too should embrace its culture with our “talk and walk.”

Speaking of that, it is said that Alexander the Great once had a rebellious soldier named Alexander who was completely defiant. After calling the soldier in his office, Alexander the Great shouted to the young man, “Sir, what is your name?” His response, “Alexander, sir.” To which Alexander the Great said vehemently, “YOUNG MAN, either CHANGE your NAME or CHANGE your WAYS!”

The answer is “we look for the Savior!” Check out what this word “look” means. It means “eagerly wait.” It is the word ἀπεκδέχομαι, which means to fully expect.

In other words, since we are HEAVEN BOUND, keep watching for Jesus to return with great expectation!