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| Strangers in the World By Billy Graham • October 6 “I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires.” —1 Peter 2:11, NIV Aliens from other countries are rarely shown the “welcome mat.” They are often accepted reluctantly or with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. They may even find themselves victims of discrimination, rejection, or intolerance. The Bible says that we are “aliens and strangers in the world.” Our citizenship is in Heaven, and there is our real home. As long as we live on this earth, we don’t quite fit in. Our customs are different, our goals are different, our ways of living are different, and our concerns are different. And as Christ’s followers (instead of followers of this world), we may find ourselves scorned, rejected, or even persecuted. If so, we shouldn’t be surprised. Jesus warned, “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20). But never forget: you are a citizen of the kingdom of God. And someday you will be home!  Hope for TodayIf we are strangers in the world and are meant to stand out, what does it say about us if we blend right in? Shouldn’t we be concerned if we feel comfortable and at home? | ||
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| Devotion text from Hope for Each Day with Billy Graham, © Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible translation used with permission. | ||
 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | ||
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