We find ourselves living in what theologians call the "already but not yet" tension. Jesus has already defeated sin, death, and evil through his resurrection, establishing God's kingdom. Yet we're still waiting for his return to fully establish that kingdom over all creation. This explains why we experience both the reality of God's presence and the ongoing brokenness of our world.Our current post-Christian culture presents unique challenges. Unlike pre-Christian societies that never heard the gospel, post-Christian culture has heard it, benefited from it historically, but now wants to move beyond it. We see this in attempts to maintain Christian values like justice and equality while rejecting their theological foundation. The result is justice without grace, law without love, and moral outrage without forgiveness.As followers of Jesus, we're called to be a "creative minority" in this cultural moment. Throughout history, God has worked through faithful remnants who maintain strong connections with the outside world while staying true to their convictions. Like the seven thousand in Elijah's time who hadn't bowed to Baal, we're part of God's strategic plan for renewal.This calling requires three commitments: faithfulness to God and each other even when we don't feel like it, discipline that brings our desires into alignment with Jesus' way, and embracing the quiet revolution of living such winsome lives that our neighbors are drawn to Jesus through friendship rather than arguments.We can face the future with hope because Emmanuel, God with us, promises to be with us always. We're not just surviving in a hostile culture but participating in God's eternal project of renewal until Jesus returns.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship
