Triple Citizenship (Philippians 3:20)

“So I have dual citizenship with Canada and Poland. Now that I live in the United States, I will apply for triple citizenship.”

My daughter was sharing a conversation with me and her new friend. Her friend grew up in Poland and then moved to Canada, where she obtained her second citizenship and was a law student. She transferred to an American law school and sought a third citizenship. 

“I didn’t know one could do that!”

“Neither did I!” My daughter replied. Doing a quick internet search, I discovered there is no limit to the number of citizenships that one may hold in the United States. The advantage is the ability to travel between countries and freely vote in the respective elections. The drawbacks? Other countries may not allow for multiple citizenships. Furthermore, being a citizen of more than one country has legal and tax ramifications, which may be a financial burden.

Is there any citizenship that has all the benefits and no drawbacks?

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.

Philippians 3:20 (NLT)

When we confess and repent of our sins and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we immediately become children of God and a citizen of Heaven. The benefits? Salvation and eternal life, living forever in Heaven in the presence of God. The drawbacks? None! Praise God! He sealed our citizenship with His own death and resurrection. 

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.