Homeland Security

“Homeland Security” focuses on the believer’s true citizenship in heaven and the divine protection, assurance, and inheritance that come with it. Using Philippians 3:20 and 2 Corinthians 5, the message explains that while believers live on earth, their ultimate allegiance and security come from God. Just as earthly security requires a deposit or pledge, believers have the Holy Spirit as a divine guarantee of their eternal future. The message outlines three spiritual aspects of “homeland security”: (1) safety—freedom from fear and catastrophe, (2) a security deposit—the Holy Spirit as God’s promise of eternal life and glorified bodies, and (3) lasting wealth—heavenly rewards that cannot be corrupted or stolen. In contrast to the instability of worldly systems, the believer’s security in Christ is unshakable, making it possible to live with confidence, boldness, and generosity even amid the troubling “signs of the times.”