"FOR OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN." God's people are in the world but not of the world. They are different: they are expected to be different from the world; they profess to have another Spirit in them and to be the sons of God. They believe the present world system is to be dissolved. They look for a new heaven and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. They are strangers and pilgrims here. What manner of persons then ought we to be? Surely we ought to set light by the things of time and aim at the things which are eternal. We ought to be watchful, prayerful, diligent, holy, patient, thankful, and expectant. We ought to be contented with such things as we have; to give all diligence to prove our title, make sure of our election, and rejoice in our destination. We ought to walk as Jesus walked, to live as Paul lived, dying daily to self and the world. Let us ask this morning, "Do we believe that present things will soon be dissolved?" If so, are we acting according to the same belief? Are we laying up for ourselves treasures in heaven? Are we doing good that we may be rich in good works? Is the coming of Jesus the object of our desire and hope? What manner of person are you?

For Meditation:
Then let's await the sound
That shall our souls release;
And labour to be found
Of Him in spotless peace,
In perfect holiness renewed,
Adorned with Christ and meet for God.