Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps. (Psalm 85: 8-13)

What does salvation look like?

It is a time and place where checed and emeth - love and firmness - are wrapped together.

It is a time and place where tsedeq and shalom kiss: our original selves are made whole and complete.

It is a time and place where the firmness of the earth embraces the ethereal nature of God. Emeth and tsedeq are joined and become as one.

It is a time and place that is at hand, nigh, near, approaching, even present. If only we can hear.