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Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Peter 2:11
20For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord, Jesus Christ;
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The illustration of Maria's longing for her hometown serves as a metaphor for the Christian experience of yearning for heavenly citizenship. It highlights the restlessness believers feel in this world, pointing to their true destination of perfect communion with God and eternal belonging.
Maria's story illustrates the deep longing for belonging and the experience of heavenly citizenship that Christians feel. Despite earthly successes, believers recognize their true home is with God, fostering a sense of hope and purpose as they navigate life as 'foreigners and exiles' in this world.
Maria had lived in America for thirty years, building a successful business and raising her family. But every night, she dreamed of her hometown in Colombia—the smell of her grandmother's cooking, the...