All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country , that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.

Pastor Brandon preached from Titus 2:11-15 where the following words appear:

. . . looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Christians are indeed strangers in this world. We are waiting for a better country – a city built by God’s own hands. We are his possession and we should be greatly looking forward to the appearing of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. Meditate on these passages with great anticipation and joy. Our future is sure in Christ. And just think, every single day we live these promises move closer to consummation. Indeed every second of life – we keep getting closer.