The Opportune Moment
“Kairos” is a Greek word that means “the right or opportune moment.” The idea is that a Kairos moment is one in which a significant event happens that opens up an opportunity. It is at these times that action needs to take place to bring about a good result.
When applied to the Christian life, a “Kairos” moment is when the Lord allows (or initiates) an event that is out of the norm – an accident occurs, there’s a new job opportunity, your neighbor asks you why you believe in God, someone close to you moves away, etc. It is often at these times that the Lord will teach us and help us grow. Here is a way to process these moments:
When applied to the Christian life, a “Kairos” moment is when the Lord allows (or initiates) an event that is out of the norm – an accident occurs, there’s a new job opportunity, your neighbor asks you why you believe in God, someone close to you moves away, etc. It is often at these times that the Lord will teach us and help us grow. Here is a way to process these moments:
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God tells us to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Processing “Kairos moments” is a way to do this. Let’s say you lose your job, for example. First, observe carefully how that happened, who was involved, possible reasons, and the timing. As you reflect, discuss what happened with others that have wisdom and a vibrant walk with Christ. Allow the Lord to change your thinking, specifically about the difficult aspects of the situation. Perhaps there was dependence on the job above dependence on God as your Provider – for example. The change in thinking (repentance) would be to trust the Lord as the One who provides for your needs. Next, set a plan for how to move forward with the new way of thinking. Get accountability by asking someone to remind you of your new trust in Christ as your Provider and put the plan into action. The Holy Spirit will be very active in bringing truths from the Word to your mind and revealing areas of your life that need growth. The result will be strength, greater love and trust for God, and His greatness in your life will be revealed.
process it:
What has changed in your perspective of what it means to live the Christian life?
What will you change?
What will you change?