Now But Not Yet...

Since before time began, God has had a plan. He was and is working and will continue to work out His plan. He has revealed this in His Word. 

We as the Church often think of God's work being done or that we have arrived in paradise. At least, that's how we frequently live. Perhaps the Church in North America is too comfortable. 

As believers, we live in the tension of now/not yet; we hope for what's to come. We see this all over the Bible. In Romans 7-8 we see that we are redeemed, but are not yet glorified, dwelling in unredeemed flesh. We hope in what's in store. 1 & 2 Peter explain the eternal hope we have and how we should live in light of this. We are sojourners (2:11-12, Heb. 10-13). If Christ has been raised, life is significant (1 Cor. 15). The Church is pointing to the end, when Christ will come and reign after which God will make all things new (Rev. 21). May I encourage you to study in the word what role the Church has in God's plan now and in the future. How we live now is significant as it points to the end. May we walk worthy of His calling (Eph.). Let us anticipate our Lord Jesus Christ's coming again (Matt. 25). 

    He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

          21      The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. - Rev. 22:20-21

       

     New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Re 22:20–21). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.