The U.S. was eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday, but the rest of the world is still captivated by football. This sport evokes every emotion. From boredom in a nil/nil pass fest to sheer exhiliration in a 91st minute goal to defeaning silence after a game winner in overtime. But woven into this competition is national pride. One so intense that a even president's and other leaders will investigate team dynamics if the players and coaches do not live up to lofty expectations. While nations live vicariously through football stars, Paul reminds us that we are citizens of heaven in verse 20. Our pledge of allegiance even reminds us that we are a nation under God.
What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven, now?
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I believe it was President Truman who brought each new US ambassador into his office and asked them to find their country on the globe. The Ambassador to France would quickly point to France, the Ambassador to Gambia would - not as quickly - point to Gambia. The President pointed out they were wrong. "Their Country" was the US - they were sent to live in other countries, but their country was the US. Ties into your post - where we live is not where our primary citizenship lies.
ReplyDeleteI really like that analogy. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHeidi still struggles to answer the question, "Where are you from?" How long is it before "Quincy" comes right off the tongue?
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