In-between

"He transferred us into the kingdom of his dear son," Colossians 1:13.

This is a done deal. Every person who has come to Christ - God has delivered (verb: done deal!) them out of the power of darkness, yes, God has transferred (verb: done deal!) them into the kingdom of Christ. Jesus rules right now at the right hand of God! In his kingdom people have (verb: now, in this present time) redemption, forgiveness of sins. Last days began with Jesus' rule. We're in an in-between time, the last days. Between the old cosmos and the new heavens, new earth. In-between time: era of the church. Last days. Sky kingdom breaking out into this old world.

We hug (virtually) a brother or sister today, and assert together God's redemptive work for us in Christ. We joy together in his empowering strength! And, together, we give thanks that he qualified us to enter his kingdom.