Day 4

Genesis 7–8 | Philippians 3

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body.” (Philippians 3:20–21)

Paul’s words in Philippians 3 remind me that life in Christ is a journey—one that moves forward, not backward. The “upward call” isn’t some vague idea of progress; it’s a fixed destination. A promise. A reality that shapes everything about how we live right now.

But how easily do I forget where I belong? How often do I let my focus shift to what’s temporary—my plans, my comforts, my worries—when I was never meant to set my roots here?

Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven. That’s not just a theological statement. It’s an identity. It means that no matter how much this world demands my attention, it’s not my home. My Savior is coming, and when He does, He will transform this broken, frail body into one that is glorious like His. No more sin. No more suffering. No more death.

That changes everything. It changes how I handle hardship, knowing that every trial is temporary. It changes how I pursue success, knowing that what truly matters can’t be measured in earthly terms. It changes how I endure loss, knowing that Christ Himself is my greatest gain.

So today, I have to ask myself: Am I pressing on toward what lasts? Or am I clinging to what won’t?

Lord, help me press on toward the prize. When I lose sight of eternity, remind me that my true citizenship is in heaven. Strengthen my resolve to live each day for Your glory, walking by faith in the promise of what is to come. Amen.