In our politically divided world, we often focus on earthly allegiances while overlooking a fundamental question: What city do we truly belong to? The word politics comes from the Greek polis, meaning city, and before we can understand our politics, we must first understand our true citizenship.Revelation presents a stark contrast between Babylon the Great (representing corrupt earthly powers) and the New Jerusalem (God's eternal kingdom). Jesus calls His people to come out of corrupted earthly cities and give their loyalty to the heavenly city that is to come. The thousand-year reign mentioned in Revelation 20 is likely symbolic, representing either the entire period between Christ's ascension and return, or simply another way of describing the final victory where Jesus wins forever.The New Jerusalem represents both a place and people - it's called both a city and the bride of the Lamb. This heavenly city is described as 1,500 miles in every direction, large enough to accommodate people from every nation, tribe, and language. In this city, the Tree of Life provides healing for all nations, bringing restoration to peoples who have hurt and warred against each other. Entry into this city requires washing our robes in the blood of the Lamb and following Him faithfully, constantly resisting the way of earthly powers while living with loyalty to Christ. This isn't just about our future hope - it should transform how we live today, with our primary citizenship and loyalty belonging to God's kingdom rather than earthly political systems.