What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? The following verses related to the acrostic CITIZEN will help you understand what it means to be part of God’s kingdom.
Because you are a CITIZEN of God’s kingdom, God:
» Chose you for His unshakable kingdom
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
» Installed you as a priest in His holy kingdom
“You have appointed them as a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” – Revelation 5:10
» Told you the secrets of the kingdom in the Bible
“He replied, ‘You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.'” – Matthew 13:11
» Illuminated you to be His light to the world
“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden…In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14, 16
» Zapped you free from the kingdom of darkness
“He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves” – Colossians 1:13
» Entrusted you with the keys to the kingdom
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven.” – Matthew 16:19
» Named you as an ambassador for His kingdom
“Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God!'” – 2 Corinthians 5:20