How interesting to read the critique of religious life---and how it is found so wanting---in Hosea while at the same time pondering the prophetic vision of God's Kingdom found in the book of Revelation.
One could be considered current status (Hosea) while the other (Revelation) is the hoped-for end result.
And that's where we find ourselves: in the already but not yet. The in-between times.
The question for us today is how do we move from our current status toward the hoped-for end result?
What are we willing to do to completely and fully lay claim on the salvation that is already ours?
Are we willing to let go of our status quo?
Are we willing to take on transformative tasks and practices?
Are we willing to let the Holy Spirit breathe new life into our dark spaces?
And let everyone who hears say, "Come."
And let everyone who is thirsty come.
Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift."
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