The Greatest Background of All

Philippians 3:20. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.


When you believed that Jesus is the Christ, God rescued you from the background of hell and brought you into His kingdom—the greatest background of all. This is where the awesome power of the Triune God is fully present. The power of His throne is now with you and will remain with you forever.

God the Father fulfills every part of His covenant through the Word. God the Son, Jesus, carried out the complete work of the Christ by destroying the power of sin, Satan, and hell. God the Holy Spirit continues the work of salvation today by empowering those who believe, enabling them to stand as Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.

This is the background that allowed the people of faith throughout history to overcome unbearable hardships, persecution, and loss. Even when the world was not worthy of them, they pressed on because they knew the power and presence of heaven was with them. They lived not by what they could see, but by what was eternal. So don’t hold on to what is passing—your present struggles, your weaknesses, or your failures. Instead, hold fast to what is eternal and unshakable: the reality of what you hope for and the evidence of things not seen.

The apostle Paul, who experienced this heavenly background firsthand, looked at his past achievements and status and considered them worthless in comparison to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ. From the moment he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul began to live out of heaven’s power and authority. In Ephesus, he boldly entered the synagogue and spoke persuasively for three months about the kingdom of God. He was not operating from his past but from the reality of God’s throne backing his life.

This is the very kingdom Jesus spoke about for forty days after His resurrection. Let that same kingdom be established in every area of your life. Let it touch your thoughts, your family, your work, your school, your church, and the people around you. God has already given you the Spirit. Use what you’ve received to bring the kingdom of God into the lives of others and into the places He sends you.

Are you still living in despair, stuck in memories of the past? Are you still bound by the standards and distractions of this world? That is not how God has called you to live. You are a child of the King of heaven. His eyes, like blazing fire, are upon you. As a citizen of heaven, you have access to all the blessings of the kingdom of God wherever you go. So approach His throne with confidence and pray boldly.

Always remember that you belong to the kingdom of God, and your name is written in heaven. You have been raised with Christ and seated with Him in the heavenly realms. You don’t have to worry, because your life is hidden with Christ in God. You are secure. You are protected. You are chosen.

Now is the time to restore what God has already given you through Christ. Jesus has broken the power of Satan, who once dragged you toward destruction. You now belong to the family of God. He has prepared a future for you, filled with hope and purpose. Discover what He is doing in your present situation. Ask Him to reveal the plans He has for you, even in the middle of difficulties.

If you’ve lost sight of heaven because of the worries of this world, return your focus to what matters most. The greatest answer you can receive is the kingdom of God. Don’t be shaken by temporary things. Lift your eyes to what is above. Think on the things of heaven. Set your heart on God’s kingdom. He will open your eyes to see that heaven is not far off—it is with you now.


Prayer. Father, I thank You for giving me the awesome heavenly background the moment I believed in Your Son. Help me overcome my unbelief. Lift me out of despair and discouragement. Remind me of my true authority and identity in every situation. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done wherever You send me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.