The Unfolding Redemption Story (#978)
So, how are Kyle and Wayne weathering the early days of the new presidential administration and the underlying polarization? After a brief conversation about the value of ritual in grounding our hearts, they turn to the day's political climate. Neither one finds themselves too wound up in the political angst of the day but focused on a deeper story of how God's love and redemption are being revealed beyond the eccentricities of the human contest for power. There's another story being written beneath the political bluster that we need to keep our eyes on.
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Thankyou Wayne and Kyle for stirring my mind regarding traditions.
In one sense, I can find formulas helpful as they can be like emblems, icons, symbols, analogy and parables, introducing me to concepts and ideas that are previously not known and/or experienced. I am trying to see these as launching pads rather than the final destination of a journey.
My concern is that I can easily stop there. I need to move forward to a place of not focusing on a symbol but upon the reality beyond. Worst still when God feels distant to me, I easily move back to the symbol and venerate it and link it to mystical powers – idolatry.
I acknowledge that: ‘For now we see in a mirror indirectly’ ( enigma), ‘but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known.’
A few friends have wanted to talk about how our world is changing (I’m in the UK). Your sharing about God’s unfolding redemption story has helped me navigate the conversation to our amazing God who we can entrust our past, present, and future, and discovering we can enjoy the mystery of how He does it.
You and your families are in my prayers.
David Kemp
Thanks, David, for your comment. We are always encouraged to hear how the podcast resonates with people. I love seeing those things as “launching pads” rather than destinations. That’s great language for a healthy view of it.
I’m sorry to see Christians retreat from the conflicts of their own society. Whatever your thoughts about the eternal kingdom, being involved in the your current world is still imperative. Our country has had some good effect on the world. It’s not perfect but certainly has thrown its weight around in some ways that promote the welfare of the disadvantaged, the victimized, the targets of violence. Right now, I’m hoping Christians will not seek detachment.
Hi Lisa, Recognizing our true citizenship is in the kingdom of God is not a detachment from the world. It allows me to see the world with a wider perspective. I am grateful to live in this nation and for all the good it has done around the world. At the same time, I’m grieved by the current state of our political realities on both sides of the aisle and how that continues to degenerate our country. It is the topic of many prayers and conversations.
I loved this episode, awesome. What spoke to me at this time in my journey, was the quote you provided by Ann Lamott in her “new” book, but I didn’t catch the title. “…faith is more about longing and thirsting rather than knowing and possessing”.
Can you provide the title of her book that this came from? I really, really appreciate your reflecting on the mystery!
Thanks, John for your comment. We’re glad you enjoyed the podcast. Lamott’s book is simply called “Somehow: Thoughts on Love.”