🕯️ The “Already and Not Yet”: Dwelling in Divine Tension
Christian theology is full of paradox, but few are as quietly transformative as the “already and not yet.” It’s the idea that God’s Kingdom has already broken into the world—and yet, it is not fully realized. We live in the overlap: between resurrection and restoration, between grace received and glory awaited. 🌾 Already: Seeds of the Kingdom We see glimpses of the “already” in every act of mercy, every moment of clarity, every healing that defies explanation. In your household, Betty, it might be the quiet resilience of a caregiver, the laughter shared across generations, or the sacred rhythm of communal prayer. These are not previews—they are real. They are the Kingdom, here and now. 🌘 Not Yet: The Ache of Incompletion And yet, we ache. Bodies fail. Systems oppress. Relationships fracture. The “not yet” reminds us that the world is still groaning, still waiting. It dignifies our longing. It gives us permission to lament without losing hope. “We are living between the resurrect...