It was a long, yet worthwhile wait. The title, Already but Not Yet, encapsulated the wait for this project to be finished. My buddy told me about this project last year and I was very excited to get my hands on it. There is always a problem when you wait for things. The problem with waiting is that you get your hopes up, then once the final product is out it goes one of two ways. Either it is worse then expected or better. Well Already but not Yet, was much better then expected.
As the title mentions this CD explores the wonders of the Already but Not Yet of the Kingdom of God. Even the order of songs is intentional. 1. He is Risen (Resurrection) 2. Look! Ye Saints (Exaltation) 3. Christ is Coming (Exile) 4. Come, Lord Jesus, to Redeem Us (Prayer) 5. Upon this Mount–Isaiah 25:6-9 (New Creation) 6. There is a Fountain (Our Theme). This intentional placement of songs is subtle but helps add to the deep theological truth found within this project. Here is a snippet from Otte’s myspace,
Overjoyed to exalt the true Redeemer! “Already But Not Yet” tells a story–God’s story of Redemption through King Jesus. And each song moves the story forward from Christ’s Cross, Resurrection, and Exaltation to our life of Exile and Prayer, and finally to the celebration in the New Creation. Already redemption has been accomplished. But not yet completed. We await the Return of the King!
I would encourage you to get your hands on this CD as it is a great song that if full of rich theology and songs that fill your heart with joy for Jesus and His Kingdom. You can buy Already but Not Yet on iTunes for $5.94 or $7.00+ s/h Here.
***Giveaway*** | I am going to try something on this post. I am going to give away 2 copies of Already but Not Yet. Since not many people read this blog you have a very good chance to win. I will randomly choose a winner Friday, October 15th, afternoon.
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Josh Otte is a pastor of corporate worship and mission at Windham Baptist Church, located in Windham Maine. I met Josh when he taught my New Testament survey class at NEBC. We have become great friends since then, but to be totally honest I would not say I like this CD if I did not. He gave me this CD for free, but I was under no obligation to give a good review!
I meant to get this Saturday!!
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sweet!
Count me IN!
I like free stuff!
Wow!
What if you do more than one of the above?
And what if you don’t live in the US?
I saw the CD at LEAD10 and was intrigued. Glad you posted some more info about it!
I will enter you more then once. So go after it man.
Can’t wait to hear it! Hope I win it : )
I’ve heard this and really liked it
just haven’t actually purched it yet..so maybe I’ll win it for free 
*purchased* oops!!
Would love to hear this cd. Always looking for some good music
The Winner of Josh Ottes CD are – Jamie, Carrie and Tina C. Please email me your address so I can mail the CD out.
Thanks everyone for playing. Hope to give something away again in a couple weeks!