Close, yet far
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿
This morning, with my “❥𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔” mug
in hand and my love beside me, the birds began
their symphony just as the Word opened my
heart to something deeper. Luke 17:20–22
stopped me in my tracks.
“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵
𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 .. 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥
𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘴𝘵.”
It’s here.
And yet, not fully.
Now … and not yet.
I feel that tension in my bones sometimes —
don’t you? The ache for justice, for peace, for
the return of Jesus to make all things new. #JesusFixIt
Some say we are already living in the days
when Satan has been loosed — and honestly,
it’s hard not to notice how much wickedness
has grown. These days feel heavy, like the
days of Noah, like Sodom and Gomorrah.
While I hold these thoughts quietly in my heart,
I also hold tightly to the promise that God is
not finished yet. There is still more to come,
and He will have the final word.
So today, as creation lifts its praises and the
lush green hills whisper peace, I am reminded:
The Kingdom is here.
But it’s also coming.
And I want to live in such a way that if He
returns today …
I’m not surprised.
𝘐'𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺.
~ 𝒞𝒾𝓃𝒹𝓎*
In a world that often feels divided and heavy, many seekers are yearning for a deeper understanding of the Kingdom of God. This concept resonates particularly in times of distress, as believers cling to the hope that God's presence is both a current reality and a future promise. As you sip your morning coffee from your 'hello gorgeous' mug, take a moment to reflect on the teachings of Luke 17:20-22, which remind us that the Kingdom is within us. This duality, of being 'now and not yet,' illustrates the comfort and anxiety many feel in today's chaotic environment. Many report feeling a sense of urgency for change, reflecting the growing pains of a world in need. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah often surfaces in discussions about morality, drawing parallels to present-day struggles against wickedness. However, despite these challenges, faith assures us that God is at work, preparing us for His ultimate plan. As we navigate our lives, let us remember the whispers of nature around us, proclaiming peace and hope. The Kingdom isn't just a distant dream; it's active in our lives and comforting in our hearts, as we await its full manifestation.