Last week we took a trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Our destination was the U.S. Consulate. We entered its doors with our two-month old baby and a suitcase full of documents to prove that she was indeed our child. If we could do so, she would receive a Certificate of Birth Abroad. She would become a U.S. citizen.
My husband pulled out pictures of my pregnancy, ultrasound pictures, our high school and college records, tax forms, passports, and an assortment of other documents to show that we are U.S. citizens. The lady at the desk took the papers to review. They would decide if we had enough evidence to win our case.
At three o'clock that afternoon, our daughter received her Certificate, which states that she has been a U.S. citizen since birth.
We said a prayer of thanks upon receiving the document. It is a blessing for our baby to enjoy the rights of a U.S. citizen. She will have easy access to excellent health care, education, job opportunities, government aid...the list goes on.
While we rejoice over the Certificate, we know that she received a more important gift on Febraury 4, the day she was baptized. That day she became a member of God's kingdom.
When we enter heaven, we won't be asked for documentation to prove we are Christians. God will look at us and see the perfection we receive through Jesus Christ. How great it will be to be citizens of heaven! How awesome is our God to grant us citizenship in his kingdom.
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