Kingdom Come: Finding Holy in the Here and Now
Here and Now encourages readers who are disillusioned by life that God is present and meaning exists in all they do. The divine presence and the Kingdom of God is at hand.
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "Is this it?" After a childhood of being promised the future is bright, it's difficult to see meaning and purpose as you trudge through your everyday adulthood obligations. Expectations are unmet, hope fades, and disappointment in relationships and careers leaves you longing for better while living broken.
But there is hope: the Kingdom and presence of God are happening here and now. And experiencing them changes everything. God's divine kingdom can be found in your workplace, classroom, and around the dinner table with friends. He is present in empty apartments and when the phone rings with devastating news. His nearness can be felt even when you are heartbroken, anxious, or unsure.
As you experience the inevitable pain of finding your way, this book will help you realize you aren't alone and encourage you through the narrative of Scripture. You can replace your restlessness with the reality that God's presence is constant--Here and Now
Kingdom Come is a fantastic book that reminds readers the presence of the Lord is with them where ever they go if they choose to let him into their lives. God is ever present in all areas of our lives, but we need to allow Him in. He isn't hiding, but His presence is constant. I love how when I pressed into the book Melissa specifically wrote about how the enemy is the father of lies, that he isn't passive, but he will try to go after us with fears, lies and that might often keep us from proclaiming the Kingdom around us. This served as a great reminder because the Kingdom of God is a gut instinct that we learn to listen to over time and I love that she points this out. This book is a great read and I highly recommend you picking up a copy. I could read it again.
Melissa Zaldivar holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As a freelance writer, she has told the story of Jesus in contexts from Bible studies to articles with a voice that is young and honest. Walking through intense experiences throughout her life, she has learned that God is constantly present, even during the darkest of seasons and hopes to share that hope with her readers. She's the founder of Camping Out, a blog that wrestles with the intersection of theology and the ordinary.
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