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Powernote from Edna
Hello my friend
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Devoid of any cellular devices to occupy my time and distract me, my attention was captured by the small pile of documents on my lap, that literally allows the interviewer to get a snapshot of my life: It’s all here; my personal details, evidence of property owned, services paid, letters of invitation, flights reserved, accommodation secured and even my bank statements laid bare for scrutiny - all for the purpose of gaining entry to a country that is not my own.
I love travelling and visiting foreign countries. On top of that, at times I have the honour of sharing the gospel (the too good to be true news) and watching in wide-eyed awe and wonder as God brings hope, healing and transforms lives (including my own).
How wonderful it is to be a citizen of heaven and to have unlimited access to His realm! The power of birthright and the privilege of belonging, which we so often take for granted, gives us free access to the country we now call home.
That is plain enough, isn’t it? You are no longer wandering exiles. This Kingdom of faith is now your home country. You are no longer strangers
or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home.
He is using all of us, irrespective of how we got here, in what He is building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now He is using you, fitting you in, brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone, who holds all the parts together! We see it taking shape, day after day - a holy temple built by God, with all of us built into it. A temple in which God is quite at home. [Ephesians 2:19-22 MSG]
Between you and me, my favourite part about travelling is arriving home. How wonderful it is to know that no visa is required. We have permanent residency in our home country, as our names are written in the Book of Life, recorded in Heaven by the Blood of Jesus.
My friend, that is the only endorsement we need. Irrespective of what our documents look like, we are already stamped with His seal of approval. No renewal needed, eternal sons and daughters with a birthright and unlimited access. So, let us live this life, knowing our citizenship and the privileges that come with calling Him Father!
Enjoy the journey!
Love you, Edna
