May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

From West Asheville Baptist Church by Rev. Josh Harvey

May 17, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Rev. Tony Hooper challenges listeners to encounter God in the present moment rather than being distracted by the past or future.

This message from Rev. Tony Hooper challenges us to stop living in the spiritual past or future and instead encounter God in the present moment. Drawing on Proverbs 3:5-6 and the truth that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, we're reminded that God isn't just the God of what He did or what He will do, but the God of right now. The sermon explores three spiritual time zones we inhabit: celebrating God's past miracles like the parting of the Red Sea, anticipating future blessings and heaven, yet struggling most with experiencing God in the present. Through scriptures like Psalm 46:10 and Hebrews 4:12, we discover why we miss God's current activity in our lives: we're too distracted by noise and busyness, too focused on spectacular moments while missing His gentle whispers in everyday life, or too rooted in memories of how things used to be. The message offers practical pathways to experiencing God now: through daily life moments, obedience to His leading one step at a time, community with fellow believers, engagement with His living Word, serving others, and complete surrender. The challenge is clear: God has appointments with us today, not just memories or…

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Josh Harvey

Guest: Rev. Tony Hooper

Topics covered

  • spiritual present
  • God's current activity
  • overcoming distractions
  • community with believers
  • obedience to God

Keywords

  • spirituality
  • present moment
  • God's miracles
  • distractions
  • obedience
  • community
  • surrender

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:10, Hebrews 4:12

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