Reflections with Andy - Luke 17: 20-37 - Now, But Not Yet

In Luke 17:20–37, Jesus reminds us that the kingdom of God isn’t something we wait to see appear “out there” — it’s already here among us. The Pharisees wanted to know when it would come, but Jesus shifts the focus from when to where— and the answer is right in the midst of God’s people. The kingdom is breaking in now through grace, mercy, and love lived out in everyday acts of faithfulness. But Jesus also points ahead to the day when the Son of Man will return — suddenly and unmistakably — calling us to live ready, not fearful. We live in the “now but not yet” of God’s kingdom: it’s already begun, but it’s not yet complete. So while we wait for all things to be made new, we live faithfully, doing good, loving others, and letting God’s light shine through small acts of kindness. The kingdom is now — and it’s coming in fullness.Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today’s passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017%3A%2020-37&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/