How do we know that we are called to be strangers and pilgrims?

Being a stranger and a pilgrim is part of God's design for His chosen people. According to 2 Thessalonians 2:13, believers are chosen from the beginning to salvation, which aligns with their identity as gospel-called individuals. This call is not merely a label but a transformation that God instills in the hearts of His people, enabling them to live in the world, yet not be of it. The recognition of being a stranger and a pilgrim in this world reflects God's work in the believer's life and their commitment to living out the truth of His promises while they await their eternal home.