Green Acres Baptist Church
September 24
Hebrews 11:10, 13-16 CSB
1. As CITIZENS of Heaven, we never feel totally at HOME here.
Hebrews 11:13 NIV
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” — C.S. Lewis
Philippians 3:20-21 CSB
2. As CHILDREN of God, we are HOMESICK for Heaven.
Hebrews 11:16 NIV
This World is Not My Home
This world is not my home I’m just a passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore
Philippians 1:21-24 CSB
SEVEN BETTER THINGS ABUT HEAVEN
“They were longing for a better country--a heavenly one.”
“I long to depart and be with Christ—which is far better!”
1. Far better GOVERNMENT!
2. Far better HOUSING!
3. Far better RELATIONSHIPS!
4. Far better BODY!
5. Far better MIND!
6. Far better SCENERY!
7. Far better THINGS to DO!
“Throughout history, the Christians who did most for this present world were those who thought most of the next… Early Christians left their mark on earth precisely because their minds were pre-occupied with Heaven. It is since Christians ceased thinking of the other world that we have become so ineffective in this one. Aim at Heaven and you’ll get the earth thrown in. Aim at the earth and you’ll miss both.” — C.S. Lewis (The Joyful Christian p. 138)