Temporal Echoes and Eternal Silence: Unraveling Human and Divine Perspectives on Time (03/15/'24) -Statement

Temporal Echoes and Eternal Silence: Unraveling Human and Divine Perspectives on Time The concept of human time, as articulated through existentialist musings, emphasizes the transient nature of the present moment, urging us to live fully within the fleeting "now" that slips so easily into the past or the future. This human-centered view of time highlights our struggle to remain present amidst the continuum of our experiences, underlining time's subjective and psychological impact on our lives. In contrast, the divine conception of time, as illustrated by biblical references such as Revelation 22:13, transcends the linear and finite nature of human time, portraying a timeless eternity where the Alpha and Omega signifies an existence beyond beginnings and ends. Divine time encapsulates a perspective where time is not bound by human constraints, but instead unfolds within the infinite realm of the divine, embodying both the totality of existence and a realm beyond our temporal experiences. The divergence between these concepts lies in their focus and implications: human time is anchored in the personal, subjective experience of living through moments, while divine time presents an eternal, unchanging dimension that surpasses the temporal boundaries of human understanding. This distinction underscores not just different perceptions of time's passage but also the contrast between time as a lived experience and time as a divine construct, highlighting the vast expanse between human comprehension and the ineffable nature of eternity. Pastor Steven G. Lee (March 15, 2024)