Heavenly Citizenship
Without a clearly defined and consistent concept underlining residency, there may be a vague benefit to the status of a citizen, when compared with those who do not have citizenship status. Apart from status change, citizenship changes the level of access to wealth, information, and protection. However, there are numerous customized rights and privileges, depending on citizen's pursuit in life. Likewise as heavenly citizens (those who have been redeemed from darkness into the kingdom of God), the essence of praises are not always evident from prevailing circumstances. Privileged access to the throne of God classifies all heavenly citizenship as potential decision makers. Ruling of nations and kingdoms is one of the rights of those who are qualified to lift up holy hands. Unfortunately, most rulers worry about problems when they are expected to provide solution, by using the power vested upon them. Heavenly citizens are not expected to be victims of circumstances; they are made to b...