A Citizen of Heaven.

Philippians 3:20
" 20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Savior."

cit·i·zen/ˈsitizən/

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized. An inhabitant of a particular town or city. in·hab·it·ant/inˈhabitnt/ Noun: A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place. A person who fulfills the requirements for legal residency.

I love that. I realize that most of my posts have started with me expressing some sort of fondness of the subject, but they're just all so great. I love the image that the second definition of inhabitant gives: A person who fulfills the requirements for legal residency. Through Christ's death on the cross and the gift of salvation, He has fulfilled the requirements for "legal" residency in heaven for us. We're citizens of heaven. I don't think I've really stopped to think about that... we're recognized subjects there, only we don't have to get jury duty! And it's not like in a town or country where you're citizens, but no one really knows you; the King Himself knows you by name & knows everything there is to know about you. We have a place there waiting for us for when He calls us home.
Also, I love that: home. We're not just citizens of heaven, but it really is our true home. And I am looking forward to the day He calls us home <3