“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27).

The word “conversation” has to do with “one’s conduct or manner of living.” Paul beautifully reminds the Philippian believers that the way they live must match or be suitable to the claim of the gospel upon their lives. This word actually has a connection to living as a citizen should live. Philippi was a Roman colony. The believers at Philippi understood the privilege and responsibility that was theirs to represent well their citizenship. As believers, every day we represent our great God in our citizenship. In the way we act, talk, and even in our attitude, we are to live in a way becoming of citizens of Heaven.

For today: What a grand citizenship we hold. What a great God we represent.